People Often Report an Annoying Memory Failure When They Walk

question 11

Multiple Choice

People often report an annoying memory failure when they walk from one end of the house to the other for something and then forget what they wanted when they reach their destination. As soon as they return to the first room, they are reminded of what they wanted in the first place. This common experience best illustrates the principle of

• A) the self-reference effect.
• B) maintenance rehearsal.
• C) levels of processing theory.
• D) encoding specificity.

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Definitions:

Unconscious Processes

Psychological processes that occur in the mind but are not accessible to consciousness, influencing thoughts, feelings, and actions without awareness.

Behavioral Model

A psychological framework focusing on the study and alteration of observable behaviors and external stimuli, rather than internal thoughts and feelings.

Crippling Fear

An intense, overwhelming fear that significantly impairs one's ability to function normally in daily life.

Phobia

An extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something, which can significantly impact a person's daily life.