As we get older we tend to forget things more easily.
_______is that memories gradually disappear over time
A.
For example
B.
One of the reasons for this
C.
This is because
2.
It has been suggested that we don't want to remember certain things.
________ involves trying to forget bad memories
A.
This
B.
It
C.
That
D.
3.
The human brain is capable of storing a huge amount of data.
_______ it may be difficult or impossible to get at this
information when we need it.
A.
Although
B.
For instance
C.
However
4.
It is a well-known fact that there are two distinct types of memory.
_______are called 'short term' and 'long term' memory by scientists
A.
These
B.
This
C.
Those
5.
The brain has forgetting mechanisms as well as learning ones.
__________ help us to avoid storing masses of useless information in our brains.
A.
Which
B.
These mechanisms
C.
This mechanism
6.
Some memories are stored but cannot be retrieved for some reason.
__________ can happen for a variety of reasons, for example being tired, or stressed.
