Events are remembered better when __________.
A) they are consistent with a script and do not disrupt the expected flow of events
B) they violate a script and disrupt the expected flow of events
C) they violate a script and do not disrupt the expected flow of events
D) there is no script that would predict an expected flow of events

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Events that violate a script and disrupt the expected flow of events are remembered better because they stand out and require more cognitive processing. This phenomenon is called the "disruptive effect" in memory research.

Events Are Remembered Better When __________