For memory to be an efficient cognitive ability, there needs to be ______.

A. a balance between remembering and forgetting
B. slightly more remembering than forgetting
C. significantly more remembering than forgetting
D. remembering, but no forgetting


Answer: A

Psychology

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a. self-handicapping b. overjustification c. the looking-glass self d. self as institution

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The is located just behind the amygdala and can be described as playing an important role in the formation of memories

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