"A toothpick is a toothpick. It can't be used for anything except to pick your teeth." This person is experiencing:

An item is easier to remember ______

a. the more links or associations it has in long-term memory b. the fewer links or associations it has in long-term memory c. if it is stored in short-term memory d. if it is part of our episodic memory

Adan has just completed elementary school. In the fall he will enter middle school. His parents can expect that Adan's self-esteem will ___________ during this transition time

a. increase c. decrease b. remain the same d. fluctuate