Salita and Josef are in a miserable relationship where each is extremely hurtful to the other.However,when asked about their disagreements,each can only recall the hurtful things the other one did.Neither can recall hurtful things they did.Their memory failures may an example of:
A) memory decay.
B) motivated forgetting.
C) interference.
D) amnesia.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The description suggests that Salita and Josef are engaging in motivated forgetting, which is a type of forgetting that occurs when an individual intentionally blocks out memories that are considered unpleasant or undesirable. This can occur when someone is trying to protect themselves from emotional pain or guilt associated with their actions. Therefore, the best answer is B) motivated forgetting.

Salita and Josef Are in a Miserable Relationship Where Each