Information that does not fit our expectations for a situation, but is not extremely unexpected, is likely to be
A) forgotten.
B) added to our schema.
C) remembered.
D) trigger a flashbulb memory.
Answer: A
Rationale: When we encounter new information, if it does not fit our schema, but is not all that unusual, it will likely be forgotten.
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