A Lack of Attention During Encoding or Retrieval Results in Poor

question 13

Multiple Choice

A lack of attention during encoding or retrieval results in poor memory, and is known as _____.

• A) Transience
• B) Absentmindedness
• C) Blocking
• D) Source Misattribution

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Definitions:

Averageness Effect

The tendency to perceive a composite image of multiple faces that have been photographically averaged as more attractive than any individual face included in that composite.

Composite Image

A visual representation created by combining multiple photographic images into a singular picture, often used in digital editing or forensics.

Halo Effect

A cognitive bias where an observer's overall impression of a person, thing, or organization influences their feelings and thoughts about that entity's character or properties.

Attractive People

Individuals perceived as physically appealing based on societal or personal standards, often receiving differential treatment or outcomes in social settings.