As you and your mom are thinking about checking out a new release at the theater, she asks, "Out of curiosity, how many times have you gone to the movies over the past 5 years?" You probably hadn't counted and kept track of the exact number of times but reply that you go maybe a handful of times a year. Your ability to provide at least an approximation is MOSTLY due to your _____ of the frequency of events.

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Automatic encoding refers to the process of information being stored in our memory without deliberate effort. In this scenario, you didn't actively try to remember each movie-going experience, but you still have a general idea of how often you go, which is an example of automatic encoding.

As You and Your Mom Are Thinking About Checking Out