FOKs appear to be based on __________.
A) metamemory neurons
B) current recognition test performance
C) partial knowledge retrieval
D) previous memory performance

Question

FOKs appear to be based on __________.
A) metamemory neurons
B) current recognition test performance
C) partial knowledge retrieval 
D) previous memory performance

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

FOKs, or feelings of knowing, are based on partial knowledge retrieval. They involve the feeling that you know the answer to a question but can't quite retrieve it at the moment. They are not based on metamemory neurons or current recognition test performance, although they may be influenced by previous memory performance.

FOKs Appear to Be Based on __________