Regarding Forgetting, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 149

Multiple Choice

Regarding forgetting, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) There is evidence that memories not retrieved and "used" or rehearsed become weaker over time.
• B) Research has shown that the disuse explanation provides the best explanation for forgetting in long-term memory.
• C) Reintegration, relearning, and priming can recover seemingly forgotten memories.
• D) Elderly persons often have vivid memories of trivial and long forgotten events from their past.

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Definitions:

Control Theory

A theoretical framework suggesting that behavior is regulated by feedback mechanisms to reduce discrepancies between goals and actual states.

Attribution Theory

A theoretical framework understanding how individuals interpret events and how this relates to their thinking and behavior, by attributing causes to behaviors or outcomes.

Overload Theory

A concept in psychology and organizational behavior referring to the state where an individual or system is overwhelmed by tasks or information, leading to reduced performance or stress.

Home Field Disadvantage

The phenomenon where teams or individuals perform worse in their own environment or venue, contrary to the expected home field advantage.