Regarding Forgetting, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 397

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)Redintegration, 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:

Localization

The determination or mapping of specific functions or processes to particular areas of the brain or body, often used in neuroscience and biology.

Brain Function

The activities and processes that take place in the brain to support physical, cognitive, and emotional life.

Somatosensory Area

A region of the brain responsible for processing sensory information from various parts of the body, relating to touch, temperature, and pain.

Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in complex functions including thought, memory, and consciousness.