The Idea That Most Experiences Can Be Stored in Memory

question 27

True/False

The idea that most experiences can be stored in memory exactly (verbatim) or in terms of their basic meaning (gist) is known as fuzzy trace theory.

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Definitions:

Information Processing

A psychological theory that describes the process through which humans encode, store, and retrieve information.

Explicit Memory

The type of memory that involves conscious recollection of previous experiences and information.

Elaborative Rehearsal

A method of memory consolidation that involves associating new information with already known information.

Maintenance Rehearsal

A process of repeatedly verbalizing or thinking about a piece of information to keep it in short-term memory longer than the usual 20-second duration.