Although Ron typically smokes two packs of cigarettes a day,he recalls smoking little more than a pack a day.This poor memory best illustrates
A) the misinformation effect.
B) motivated forgetting.
C) imagination inflation.
D) storage decay.

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Motivated forgetting refers to the tendency to forget or distort memories in a way that reduces anxiety or protects one's self-esteem. In this case, Ron may unconsciously downplay his smoking habit to feel better about his behavior or to align with a desired self-image.

Although Ron Typically Smokes Two Packs of Cigarettes a Day,he