Upon returning to a city in which he once lived a decade ago,Omar realizes that he cannot even remember the directions to major landmarks.Omar is probably experiencing the _____ of memory.
A)blocking
B)absentmindedness
C)suggestibility
D)transience

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Omar's inability to remember the directions to major landmarks after a decade suggests that his memory has faded or become less accessible over time - this is known as transience. Blocking, absentmindedness, and suggestibility usually refer to temporary lapses in memory or suggestibility to external cues, so they do not fit the scenario as well as transience.

Upon Returning to a City in Which He Once Lived