Luke does not like his roommate's girlfriend,and he keeps forgetting to tell his roommate when the girlfriend calls their land line.Which concept best explains his actions?
A) interference
B) decay theory
C) motivated forgetting
D) disuse

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Motivated forgetting suggests that we forget information because we have a motive or reason to forget it. In this case, Luke may be purposely forgetting to tell his roommate when his girlfriend calls because he does not like her.

Luke Does Not Like His Roommate's Girlfriend,and He Keeps Forgetting