Which of the following statements best describes the memory process?
A) Memory is a one way street where we take in information and then store it in our long term memory system
B) Memory happens naturally so it's not necessary to engage in memory strategies
C) Our long term knowledge helps us take in new memories
D) All of these statements are true.

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Our long term knowledge (schemas) help us to better process and remember new information. The other statements are not entirely accurate - memory is not a completely one-way process, as we also retrieve information from long-term memory to use in the present, and engaging in memory strategies can improve our ability to remember.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Memory Process