Why do you think that the use of technology, such as personal desk assistances or "smart" cell phones might actually result in a reduction of individuals' memory skills?
a) because these devices do not help you use your memory, but instead they "memorize" information for you
b) because these devices create magnetic currents that have been shown to negatively affect the hippocampus
c) because these devices lead to memory interference; that is, instead of remembering the data, you just remember how to push buttons
d) because devices such as these inhibit consolidation of memories form a sensory store to a short-term store
ANS: A, By storing the information for you instead of causing you to store it on your own, these devices reduce your actual reliance on your own memory.
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