After having seen many pictures of the Lincoln Memorial during his lifetime,Mr.Adams mistakenly recalled that he had actually visited the site.This best illustrates
A) source amnesia.
B) proactive interference.
C) implicit memory.
D) positive transfer.

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Source amnesia, also known as source misattribution, is the inability to remember the origin of a memory or where the information was learned. In this scenario, Mr. Adams attributed his knowledge of the Lincoln Memorial to a personal experience when in reality he had only seen pictures, demonstrating source amnesia. Proactive interference, option B, refers to a phenomenon in memory where previously learned information inhibits the ability to remember new information. Implicit memory, option C, refers to memories that are not consciously recalled but influence behavior and thought processes. Positive transfer, option D, refers to the beneficial influence of having previously learned information on the learning of new information. None of these options fits the scenario as well as source amnesia.

After Having Seen Many Pictures of the Lincoln Memorial During