Question

When you find your memory techniques fail you, this can predict your future inability to succeed. You should abort your efforts in these cases.

a) True
b) False

Answer 1

It is false that failure in memory techniques predicts future success or failure. Metacognitive reflection and memory enhancement strategies can be used instead of giving up.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that when memory techniques fail, it predicts a future inability to succeed and that one should abort their efforts is false. Memory failures are a common experience and do not necessarily predict future success or failure. Instead of giving up, individuals can use metacognition to reflect on their memory failures and develop strategies to manage and enhance their memory.

Techniques include using mnemonic devices, rehearsal, self-referencing, ensuring adequate sleep, and understanding the root cause of the memory failure, such as interference from proactive or retroactive interference.