Gist refers to the central idea of the information.Which of the following theories considers gist in understanding memory?
A)elaboration theory
B)mental imagery theory
C)schema theory
D)fuzzy trace theory

Question

Gist refers to the central idea of the information.Which of the following theories considers gist in understanding memory?
A)elaboration theory
B)mental imagery theory
C)schema theory
D)fuzzy trace theory

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Fuzzy trace theory emphasizes the importance of the gist or the general meaning of information in memory. According to this theory, we store memories both in verbatim form (exact details) and gist form (general meaning), but the gist is more resilient to forgetting and more important in guiding our behavior.

Gist Refers to the Central Idea of the Information