Why do you think the use of technology such as personal desk assistants or smartphones might actually result in a reduction of individuals' memory skills?
A. Because these devices do not help you use your memory; instead they "memorize" information for you
B. Because these devices create magnetic currents that have been shown to negatively affect the hippocampus
C. Because these devices lead to memory interference; that is, instead of remembering the data, you just remember how to push buttons
D. Because devices such as these inhibit consolidation of memories from a sensory store to a short-term store
Answer: A
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