Identify a Characteristic of Autobiographical Memory

question 148

Multiple Choice

Identify a characteristic of autobiographical memory.

• A) It pertains to information acquired during adolescence rather than childhood.
• B) It allows people to do routine work without requiring conscious thought.
• C) It involves memory of significant events and experiences in one's life.
• D) It refers to information that is retained for up to 30 seconds if it is not rehearsed.

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Definitions:

Accommodative

Adaptation by which the mind reconciles contradictory perceptions and adapts cognitive frameworks to account for new experiences.

Comprehensive

Covering or including everything, thorough and complete in scope or coverage.

Accumulated Perceptions

The total or combined views and opinions one has formed over time based on experiences and information.

Unconscious

The part of the mind that contains thoughts, memories, and desires not within current awareness but can influence behavior.