Which Explanation of Forgetting Is Correctly Described

question 186

Multiple Choice

Which explanation of forgetting is correctly described?

• A)decay - Information is lost over time as a result of nonuse.
• B)interference - Information never entered memory to begin with.
• C)encoding failure - Forgetting occurs because other information in memory disrupts the retrieval of the information one is trying to remember.
• D)All of these explanations are correctly described.

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Definitions:

Fetal Membranes

The membranes, including the amnion and chorion, that surround and protect the fetus during development in the uterus.

Anesthesia

The induced state of temporary loss of sensation or awareness, typically administered before surgical procedures.

Childbirth Stages

The phases of labor and delivery, typically described as dilation, expulsion (delivery of the baby), and placental stage.

Fetus

A developing mammal or human after the embryonic stage and before birth, characterized by the development of organs and structures.