The Forgetting Curve Indicates That __________

question 12

Multiple Choice

The forgetting curve indicates that __________.

• A) the rate at which forgetting occurs is highly variable
• B) things are forgotten most quickly shortly after they are learned
• C) forgetting occurs at a constant rate
• D) forgetting is slow at first; then it speeds up

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that acts as a relay station for sensory information, directing it to the appropriate areas of the brain for processing.

Emotional Importance

The significance or value assigned to an experience or event based on the emotional impact it has.

Polygraph

A polygraph, commonly known as a lie detector test, is an instrument that measures and records several physiological indicators such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and skin conductivity while a person is asked and answers a series of questions.

Lie Detection

The process of determining whether someone is lying through various means, including interrogation techniques and technology like polygraph tests.