_____ Is the Tendency to Fill in Gaps of Missing

question 80

Multiple Choice

_____ is the tendency to fill in gaps of missing information by assuming that what we don't know is consistent with what we already know.

• A) Selective perception
• B) Kinesics
• C) Closure
• D) Defensive bias
• E) Attribution

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Definitions:

TOT Effect

The Tip of the Tongue phenomenon, a state where one cannot quite recall a familiar word but feels that retrieval is imminent.

Tip-Of-The-Tongue Phenomenon

A cognitive condition where a person is unable to recall a familiar word or name, experiencing a temporary block or lapse in memory.

Encoding Problems

Difficulties in converting information into a form that can be stored and retrieved from memory, often affecting learning and retention.

Flashbulb Memory

A vivid, detailed memory of an emotionally significant moment or event.