Asked by Gabby Paredes on May 15, 2024
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Which of the following is the best reason that we have trouble remembering the license plate number of a car that we just passed 10 minutes ago?
A) Working memory lasts only a minute or so.
B) Seven-digit numbers are too difficult to remember easily.
C) We probably never actively encoded the number in the first place.
D) The memory, though present, is too difficult to retrieve except under special circumstances, such as hypnosis or substantial amounts of stress.
Actively Encoded
Information that is consciously worked on and processed in such a way that it becomes part of one's long-term memory.
Working Memory
The part of short-term memory that is concerned with immediate, conscious perceptual and linguistic processing, integral for reasoning and the guidance of decision-making and behavior.
Seven-digit Numbers
Typically refer to a standard telephone number length in many countries, highlighting the capacity of human short-term memory to process this amount of information.
- Understand the concept of memory encoding and retrieval, and the role of attention in these processes.
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Ankita SharmaMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Our brain has limited capacity to pay attention and process information. In most cases, we do not actively encode information that is not relevant or important to us. Therefore, we are less likely to remember the license plate number of a car that we just passed unless it is particularly significant or relevant to us.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of memory encoding and retrieval, and the role of attention in these processes.