A Solid Theory Would Be One That

question 5

Multiple Choice

A solid theory would be one that

• A) predicts many observations.
• B) makes many assumptions.
• C) is not falsifiable.
• D) avoids independent variables.

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain in humans and other vertebrates, associated with memory forming, organizing, and storing.

Temporal Lobes

are regions of the cerebral cortex located beneath the lateral fissure on both cerebral hemispheres of the brain, involved in processing auditory information and encoding memory.

Memory Trace Decay

The theory that memory fades and disappears over time if not accessed and used, attributing forgetting to the deterioration of memory traces.

Proactive Interference

The phenomenon where older memories hinder the recall of newer memories.