According to David Olton, Reference Memory Is Memory for Information

question 5

Multiple Choice

According to David Olton, reference memory is memory for information that is __________.

• A) useful across all experiences
• B) specific to a reference point
• C) specific to a certain place or event
• D) useful for the recognition of faces.

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Definitions:

Desert Varnish

A thin, dark coating found on the surfaces of rocks in arid environments, composed of clay minerals mixed with iron and manganese oxides.

Playa

A flat-bottomed desert basin that temporarily becomes a shallow lake after rainfall.

Alluvial Fan

A conical-shaped deposit of sediment, typically found at the base of mountain ranges, created as flowing water loses energy and drops its load of solids.

Desert Wash

Dry streambeds in desert environments that temporarily fill with water during rainstorms.