Information that does not fit our expectations for a specific context is likely to be forgotten if:
a. it is extremely unusual.
b. it only fits our expectations for another completely different context.
c. it is unexpected, but really not that unusual.
d. it is schema consistent.
Answer: C
Rationale: If it does not fit our schema, but is not all that unusual, it will likely be forgotten.
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