Devon and Liz are studying for their test on Canadian history. Devon asks Liz, “Hey, do you remember who the fourth prime minister of Canada was?” Liz pauses for a few seconds and then answers, “John Abbott.” As soon as she answers, her cell phone rings. It is her friend Carla, and Liz talks to her for about 10 minutes. When she gets off the phone, Devon says, “Liz, I didn't hear you.
Who was the fourth prime minister?” Liz thinks for a few moments and then realizes that she has forgotten the answer. This scenario illustrates the importance of memory:
A) misattribution.
B) rehearsal.
C) consolidation.
D) reconsolidation.
D) reconsolidation.
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