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Question
How do psychologists interpret forgetfulness?
Solution
Psychologists believe that humans forget what they don’t want to remember, like taking pills.
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How forgetful are you?
Have you ever lost or misplaced anything of value due to forgetfulness?
At times, instances of forgetfulness may land us in a tight spot or in a difficult situation. Therefore, we need to find ways to remember what we have to do or carry with us. One suchway is to make a mental checklist that we can verify before starting any activity.
Now discuss with your partner and think of some practical ideas to overcome forgetfulness, in your day-to-day activities.
| e.g. setting an alarm | |
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What could have been the best way for the narrator, to get himself out of the tight corner?
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Explain how the narrator got out of the tight corner that he was in.
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