What is the general theory of metamemory that would suggest that people might assess whether they know the answer to a question based on how much information they have in working memory?
A) cue familiarity hypothesis
B) accessibility hypothesis
C) competition hypothesis
D) activation hypothesis

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The accessibility hypothesis of metamemory suggests that individuals judge their ability to answer a question based on the accessibility of relevant information in their working memory. In other words, if the information is readily available in working memory, individuals are more likely to judge that they know the answer to a question.

What Is the General Theory of Metamemory That Would Suggest