Group of answer choices.
A. Cue overload principle.
B. Recall effect.
C. Encoding specificity principle.
Answer:
C. Encoding specificity principle
Step-by-step explanation:
Memory can be defined as the ability of an individual to assimilate information, store this information and recall or retrieve it later in the future.
Generally, there are basically three (3) processes associated with memory and these include;
1. Encoding of data: it involves the process of getting data (informations) into our memory.
2. Storage of data: it simply involves the process of storing and maintaining data (informations) in our memory.
3. Retrieval of data: it involves the process of getting or retrieving data (informations) out of our memory.
According to cognitive psychologists, the process of retrieving or getting data out of our memory can fail or be successful depending on a number of factors such as situation, condition, or context.
An encoding specificity principle states that an individual's memory is enhanced and improved when data (informations) made available during the process of encoding is also available at retrieval (decoding).
For instance, if students were tested in the same classroom where they were taught, there is a better chance of retrieving or recalling informations than testing them in a different classroom all together.
Hence, an encoding specificity principle suggest that when the conditions present during the encoding of information into memory are made available during retrieval, this would improve and enhance the recall of such informations. In this context, Holly retraced her steps back to her bed, then suddenly remembered the purpose of the call.