Forgetting that is caused by "encoding failure" means that the information:
A)has been replaced or interfered with by a previous memory.
B)has been destroyed through the misinformation effect.
C)cannot be retrieved because it has undergone the process of decay.
D)cannot be retrieved because it was never encoded into long-term memory in the first place.

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Encoding failure means that the information was never encoded into long-term memory in the first place. This can happen due to lack of attention or meaningfulness, and the information is therefore unavailable for retrieval. Choices A, B, and C refer to situations where information has already been encoded and is available for retrieval, but may not be for different reasons.

Forgetting That Is Caused by "Encoding Failure" Means That the Information