Which of these "sins of memory" is a sin of omission (as opposed to commission)?

a) misattribution
b) suggestibility
c) bias
d) absentmindedness


Answer: d

Psychology

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Amacrine cells connect photoreceptors to retinal ganglion cells.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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