Memory: Explore the Nature and Processes of Memory

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a primary type of long-term memory?

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Implicit memory

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Episodic memory

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Semantic memory

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Procedural memory

Question 2

The process of transforming short-term memories into long-term memories is known as:

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Consolidation

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Encoding

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Storage

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Recognition

Question 3

Which of the following is known to enhance memory performance?

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Regular exercise

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Stress

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Sleep deprivation

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Excessive alcohol consumption

Question 4

Episodic memory refers to our memory for:

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Personal experiences

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Facts and concepts

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Skills and habits

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Emotional states

Question 5

Which feature is NOT characteristic of semantic memory?

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It is context-dependent

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It is declarative

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It is fact-based

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It is stored in the temporal lobes

Question 6

The process of accessing a memory from long-term storage involves:

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Both reactivation and reconstruction

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Reactivating the original neural pathways

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Reconstructing the memory based on fragments

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Neither reactivation nor reconstruction

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of procedural memory?

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Knowing how to play a musical instrument

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Remembering your phone number

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Understanding the periodic table

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Recalling the plot of a novel

Question 8

The concept of the "forgetting curve" suggests that:

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Memories fade gradually over time

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Memories are permanent and never fade

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The rate of forgetting is linear

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Only bad memories are forgotten

Question 9

Which cognitive process is responsible for the acquisition and encoding of new memories?

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Encoding

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Storage

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Retrieval

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Consolidation

Question 10

Which factor has been consistently shown to have a beneficial effect on memory performance?

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Sleep

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Stress

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Alcohol consumption

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Sleep deprivation

Question 11

According to the multi-component model of memory, which of the following components is responsible for the temporary storage of new information?

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Short-term store

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Sensory store

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Long-term store

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Episodic store

Question 12

Which of the following memory aids involves connecting new information to existing knowledge or experiences?

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Elaboration

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Chunking

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Mnemonics

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Spaced repetition

Question 13

The term 'working memory' refers to:

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The temporary storage and manipulation of information

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The long-term storage of knowledge

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The acquisition of new knowledge

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The retrieval of information from long-term store

Question 14

The serial position effect refers to the finding that:

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Memory is better for items presented at the beginning and end of a list

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Memory is better for items presented in the middle of a list

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Memory is worse for items presented at the beginning of a list

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Memory is unaffected by the position of items in a list

Question 15

Which of the following is a technique for improving recall that involves repeatedly testing oneself on the material to be remembered?

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Spaced repetition

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Chunking

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Mnemonic devices

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Imagery

Question 16

What is the term for the tendency to remember information that is presented at the beginning of a list?

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Primacy effect

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Recency effect

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Serial position effect

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Semantic priming

Question 17

What is the term for the process of retrieving information from memory?

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Retrieval

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Encoding

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Storage

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Decay

Question 18

What is the term for the tendency to favor recalling positive experiences over negative ones?

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Positivity bias

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Negativity bias

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Recall bias

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Retrieval bias

Question 19

Which type of memory is responsible for storing our general knowledge about the world?

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Semantic memory

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Episodic memory

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Procedural memory

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Working memory

Question 20

What is the term for the process by which we encode information into a form that can be stored in memory?

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Encoding

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Retrieval

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Storage

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Decay

Question 21

Which memory store holds information briefly before transferring it to long-term memory or forgetting it?

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Short-term memory

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Sensory memory

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Working memory

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Long-term memory

Question 22

Which of the following is a type of retrieval failure experienced when information is on the cusp of being recalled?

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Tip of the tongue phenomenon

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Blocking

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Persistence

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False memory

Question 23

Which neurotransmitter plays a crucial role in memory consolidation?

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Acetylcholine

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

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GABA

Question 24

Which type of memory bias involves mistakenly attributing the source of a memory?

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Source monitoring error

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Confirmation bias

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Hindsight bias

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Flashbulb memory

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a stage of the memory process?

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Long-term potentiation

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Encoding

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Storage

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Retrieval

Question 26

The concept of 'chunking' in memory refers to:

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Breaking down information into smaller, manageable units

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Repeating information multiple times

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Connecting new information to existing knowledge

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Visualizing information to improve recall

Question 27

Which type of memory is responsible for storing skills and procedures?

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Non-declarative memory

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Declarative memory

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Episodic memory

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Semantic memory

Question 28

What is the role of the prefrontal cortex in memory?

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Executive functions related to memory

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Storage of long-term memories

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Encoding of new memories

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Retrieval of memories

Question 29

What is the difference between explicit and implicit memory?

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Explicit memory involves conscious recall of information, while implicit memory does not

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Implicit memory involves conscious recall of information, while explicit memory does not

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Explicit memory is permanent, while implicit memory is temporary

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Implicit memory is permanent, while explicit memory is temporary

Question 30

Which brain structure is thought to be involved in the retrieval of long-term memories?

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Hippocampus

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Amygdala

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Prefrontal cortex

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Cerebellum

Question 31

How do cultural factors, such as storytelling practices and social norms, influence the accuracy and content of our memories?

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Cultural factors can influence how we encode, store, and retrieve memories.

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Cultural factors have no impact on memory processes.

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Cultural influences on memory are only significant in cultures that emphasize collectivism.

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Cultural factors have a lesser impact on memory compared to biological factors.

Question 32

Which of the following is a type of short-term memory?

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Working memory

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Episodic memory

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Declarative memory

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Procedural memory

Question 33

Which of the following is a type of short-term memory?

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Working memory

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Episodic memory

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Semantic memory

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Procedural memory

Question 34

The process of transferring information from sensory memory to short-term memory is termed:

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Encoding

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Retrieval

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Rehearsal

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Consolidation

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of working memory?

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Parallel processing

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Limited capacity

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Transient nature

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Serial processing

Question 36

The phenomenon of losing information over time is referred to as:

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Decay

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Interference

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Amnesia

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Retrieval failure

Question 37

Which brain structure plays a crucial role in the formation of new memories?

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Hippocampus

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Amygdala

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Prefrontal cortex

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Cerebellum

Question 38

The use of memory aids, such as acronyms or rhymes, can enhance memory performance by:

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Facilitating encoding

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Inhibiting retrieval

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Reducing interference

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Increasing decay

Question 39

The process of strengthening memories over time through repeated retrieval is known as:

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Consolidation

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Elaboration

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Recall

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Priming

Question 40

The hippocampus is a brain structure primarily associated with:

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Formation of new memories

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Retrieval of old memories

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Storage of working memory

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Recognition of familiar faces

Question 41

Which option is NOT a characteristic of working memory?

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Unlimited duration

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Limited capacity

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Temporary storage of information

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Ability to manipulate information

Question 42

The process of transferring information from short-term to long-term memory is called:

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Consolidation

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Encoding

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Storage

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Retrieval

Question 43

Which of these DOES NOT significantly influence how well we remember things?

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Eye color

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Emotional state

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Stress levels

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Sleep quality

Question 44

What type of memory stores our knowledge of skills and how to do things?

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Procedural memory

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Semantic memory

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Short-term memory

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Episodic memory

Question 45

Which neurotransmitter is strongly linked to the formation of new memories?

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Glutamate

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Serotonin

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Dopamine

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GABA

Question 46

The brain structure primarily responsible for consolidating memories from short-term to long-term is the:

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Hippocampus

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Frontal cortex

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Cerebellum

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Amygdala

Question 47

Which cognitive bias can lead to inaccurate memories by making us more likely to remember information that confirms our existing beliefs?

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Confirmation bias

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Recency effect

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Availability heuristic

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Primacy effect