Transience Is a Useful Memory Process Because

question 78

Multiple Choice

Transience is a useful memory process because:

• A)the brain has a limited storage capacity.
• B)as memories are encoded, some do not make it into long-term memory.
• C)learning novel information is a good way to exercise the synapses of the brain.
• D)if information hasn't been used recently, it is probably not essential to remember it in the future.

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Negative Externality

A cost that is suffered by a third party as a result of an economic transaction.

Externalities

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Costs

Expenses incurred in the production of goods or in the provision of services, including labor, materials, and overheads.

Benefits

The advantages or positive outcomes gained from actions or decisions, often considered in economic, social, or health contexts.