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:

Body Disposition

The methods and practices involved in dealing with the body of a deceased person, including burial, cremation, and other forms of disposal.

Hindus

Followers of Hinduism, one of the world's oldest religions, characterized by a belief in reincarnation, karma, and a multitude of gods and goddesses.

Buddhists

Followers of Buddhism, a spiritual tradition founded by Siddhartha Gautama in the 6th century BCE, focusing on overcoming suffering through practices like meditation and ethical living.

Epitaphs

Short texts written in memory of a deceased person, often inscribed on their tombstone, reflecting the person's life or the feelings of those who are left behind.