The theory that suggests that memories are forgotten or lost spontaneously with the passage of time is referred to as:

a. repression theory
b. decay theory
c. the theory of motivated forgetting
d. memory savings theory


B

Psychology

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A. in open spaces; in caves B. less; more C. more; less D. in caves; in open spaces

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Gate-control theory has been formulated to explain our sense of __________

a) pain. b) pressure. c) smell. d) balance

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

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A. She will understand his relationship but it will not overlap with how she views her family. B. She will not understand his relationship because her family is so different. C. She will mention similar interactions with her parents, guided by shared unconscious views. D. She will report similar, conscious beliefs about how she also views her own family.

Psychology