Explain the Concept of the Encoding-Retrieval Match, and How It

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Essay

Explain the concept of the encoding-retrieval match, and how it explains why remembering information is often context dependent.Provide a concrete example.

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Definitions:

William James

An American philosopher and psychologist, often referred to as the father of American psychology, known for his works on pragmatism and the psychology of consciousness.

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