Psychologists Use the Term Retrieval to Refer to the Processes

question 176

Multiple Choice

Psychologists use the term retrieval to refer to the processes that determine and control:

• A)the acquisition of memories
• B)how memories are maintained over time
• C)how incoming information is arranged into meaningful patterns
• D)how memories are translated into performance

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