Having a memory for an event but not being able to remember where the information was encountered is referred to as
A)cryptomnesia.
B)source amnesia.
C)memory bias.
D)None of the answer options is correct.

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This phenomenon is known as source amnesia, which means that a person can have a memory for an event, but cannot recall where or how the information was learned or encountered. Cryptomnesia involves mistakenly thinking that one's own idea is original, when in fact it was previously encountered. Memory bias refers to the fact that memories can be influenced by pre-existing beliefs or attitudes. None of the answer options is an appropriate answer for this question.

Having a Memory for an Event but Not Being Able