When memory places an event less recently than it occurred, the process is called __________.
A) scaling
B) backwards telescoping
C) forward telescoping
D) ordering

Question

When memory places an event less recently than it occurred, the process is called __________.
A) scaling
B) backwards telescoping 
C) forward telescoping
D) ordering

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Backwards telescoping is the process in which a memory places an event less recently than it actually occurred. This can result in events being recalled as happening more recently than they actually did.

When Memory Places an Event Less Recently Than It Occurred