Memories are encoded and stored in a context. The idea that the context of a memory can serve as a cue to aid retrieval is known as
a. encoding specificity.
b. transience.
c. long-term potentiation.
d. the TOT phenomenon.
e. retrograde facilitation.
a. encoding specificity.
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a. decreased in the pons, while it increased in the limbic system b. increased in the pons, while it decreased in the limbic system c. decreased in both the pons and the limbic system d. increased in both the pons and the limbic system
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A. ataxia B. aphasia C. dementia D. agnosia
Jenny is working in therapy on her fear of flying. Jenny's therapist instructed Jenny to create a series of images about flying (pictures of planes, security check-in, ticket counter, etc )
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