Asked by Melanie Moynihan on May 01, 2024
Verified
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.
Verified Answer
YJ
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.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the theories and processes involved in forgetting, including encoding failure, decay theory, and consolidation failure.