Research on Memory Construction Indicates That Memories of Past Experiences

question 61

Multiple Choice

Research on memory construction indicates that memories of past experiences are likely to be

• A) difficult to retrieve but never completely lost.
• B) distorted by our current expectations.
• C) much easier to recall if they are seldom rehearsed.
• D) retrieved in the very same form and detail as they were originally encoded.

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Definitions:

Pent-up Emotion

Feelings or emotions that have been suppressed and held within, often leading to intense or explosive reactions when released.

Dramatic Gestures

Expressive movements or actions that convey emotion or intention, often used in performance or visual arts.

High Renaissance

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City-State

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