Asked by Abdulaziz Bin Dharman on May 30, 2024

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Words heard underwater are later better recalled underwater than on land.This best illustrates

A) automatic processing.
B) flashbulb memory.
C) the serial position effect.
D) context-dependent memory.

Context-dependent Memory

The improved recall of specific episodes or information when the context present at encoding and retrieval are the same.

Underwater

Relates to being submerged or located beneath a body of water.

Retrieved

Refers to information that has been recovered or accessed, usually from memory or a storage system.

  • Comprehend the principle of context-dependent memory and the role of environmental signals in improving memory retrieval.
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Justin Dela CruzJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
This phenomenon is known as context-dependent memory, where the context in which information is learned serves as a retrieval cue. In this case, being underwater serves as the contextual cue for remembering information heard underwater.