Asked by Melanie Moynihan on May 01, 2024

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Passively reading your textbook rather than actively reciting the material is apt to lead to__________

A) proactive interference.
B) decay.
C) retrieval failure.
D) encoding failure.

Encoding Failure

The inability to create a memory link because the information was not attended to or analyzed deeply enough.

Proactive Interference

The tendency for earlier learned material to interfere with the retention of new information.

Decay

The process of decline or deterioration over time, used in various contexts such as physical, biological, or psychological.

  • Acquire knowledge on the theories and processes involved in forgetting, including encoding failure, decay theory, and consolidation failure.
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Yancheng JiangMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Passive reading may not engage the brain enough to encode the information effectively, leading to encoding failure.