José studies, stays awake for eight hours, then sleeps for eight hours.Santos studies, then sleeps eight hours, and is then awake for eight hours.Santos will experience less forgetting than José because more _____ will occur before the interference (of being awake) begins.
A)consolidation
B)priming
C)constructive processing
D)redintegration

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Consolidation refers to the process by which memories become stable and long-term. During sleep, consolidation occurs and memories are strengthened. Therefore, Santos will experience more consolidation before the interference of being awake, resulting in less forgetting compared to José.

José Studies, Stays Awake for Eight Hours, Then Sleeps for Eight