Summarize Key Theories of Why We Forget Information and Sometimes

question 142

Essay

Summarize key theories of why we forget information and sometimes distort or manufacture memories.

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Definitions:

Immune Disorder

A condition in which the body's immune system behaves abnormally, either failing to protect the body effectively or attacking its own tissues.

Emotion-Focused Coping Strategies

Techniques aimed at managing and reducing the intensity of negative emotional reactions to stressful situations.

Problem-Focused Strategies

Refers to coping methods aimed at addressing or changing the root cause of a stressor or problem.

Primary Appraisals

Part of coping that involves making decisions about whether a stimulus is stressful or not.