Alexus Has a Near-Death Experience in Which She Almost Drowns

question 130

Multiple Choice

Alexus has a near-death experience in which she almost drowns. After she recovers, she tells her friends that the event has changed her perspective on life and given her a renewed sense of purpose. Which type of self-deception would this be considered

• A) control
• B) optimism
• C) meaning
• D) subjectivity

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Definitions:

Retrieval Cues

Stimuli or signals that can trigger the memory of previously learned information, aiding in the process of recalling information.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for the control of bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Mnemonic Devices

Techniques a person can use to help them improve their ability to remember something, typically by associating complex information with memorizable aids or patterns.

Episodic Memories

Memories of specific events or experiences, including the context and emotions associated with them.