Which of the following best describes a "false alarm" in memory?
A) Facilitated recall of expectancy-inconsistent information
B) Inferring additional information after presentation of a mental prototype
C) Categorizing an item with similar features as included in an incorrect category
D) None of the above

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None of the options A, B, or C accurately describe a "false alarm" in memory. A false alarm typically refers to the phenomenon where an individual incorrectly recalls or recognizes an event or information that did not actually occur.

Which of the Following Best Describes a "False Alarm" in Memory