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xclash

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Three of the following are commonly accepted explanations of forgetting. Which one is not?
 
  a. Information slowly fades away over time if it isn't used.
  b. Information is still in memory but cannot be found when it is needed.
  c. Gaps in recalled information are filled in incorrectly.
  d. Strong memories overpower unrelated, but weaker, ones.

Question 2

The German word for rabbit is Kaninchen. Develop two different mnemonics for remembering this vocabulary word, one using each of these two techniques:
 
  a. Verbal mediation
  b. Keyword method



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Meganchabluk

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

Answers to the separate parts of the question are as follows:
a. Verbal mediation involves connecting two things via a phrase or sentence. One possibility is The rabbit has a can on its chin.
b. The keyword method involves identifying one or more key words that sound similar to, or otherwise represent, the things to be remembered, and then forming a visual image. One possibility is forming an image of a rabbit that has a can on its chin.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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