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Forgetting can occur as the result of many different types of actions (e.g., you may not have the correct cue for retrieval); however, there are some individuals that would argue that forgetting is an intentional act and that in order to forget something one must make a conscious effort to do so. Do you support this reasoning? Why or why not?

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This solution disucssed memory issues and how people percieve them in a positive or negative manner.

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Many areas are worth noting when it comes to memory and forgetfulness. One, people will forget more and more the older one gets in life. This is perfectly natural. People do not do this intentionally unless abuse has occured or some kind of trauma. Two, trauma and abuse will hinder a person from wanting to remember the ...

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