Incidental learning means that:
A)encoding takes place without attention.
B)people encode information not by actively trying to remember but rather as by-product of perceiving and understanding the world.
C)people encode information by actively trying to remember but also without regard to content matter.
D)people encode information in a haphazard manner.

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Incidental learning occurs when information is encoded passively and not intentionally. It happens naturally as a byproduct of perceiving and understanding the environment, making option B the best choice. Option A is incorrect because it suggests encoding without attention, which is not always the case in incidental learning. Option C suggests that people encode information intentionally, which is not the case in incidental learning. Option D is incorrect because incidental learning is not haphazard; rather, it is a systematic process of acquiring information without intending to do so.

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