This process can result in items being pushed out of short-term memory and forgotten.
A) decoding
B) consolidation
C) retrieval
D) displacement

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Displacement is when new information pushes out older information from short-term memory, leading to forgetting. Decoding is the process of interpreting incoming sensory information, consolidation is the process of strengthening memories for long-term storage, and retrieval is the process of accessing and recalling stored memories.

This Process Can Result in Items Being Pushed Out of Short-Term