Question

question 17 2 pts elton john could not remember the meaning of the term dissociative disorders when he was taking his psychology exam. but when he saw that test question, he was able to remember that the term appeared in his textbook near the middle of the page on the right side of the book. his memory of the physical location of the term is best explained by automatic encoding. his memory of the physical location of the term is best explained by episodic memory. his memory of the physical location of the term is best explained by source amnesia. his memory of the physical location of the term is best explained by the imagination effect.

Explanation:

Automatic encoding is a type of encoding that occurs without conscious effort. In this case, Elton John unconsciously encoded the physical location of the term in his textbook. Episodic memory is memory for personal events and experiences, which doesn't fit here as it's not about a personal - event memory. Source amnesia is the inability to remember where information was learned or acquired, which is the opposite of what's happening. The imagination effect is not relevant as there is no indication of imagination being involved.

Answer:

His memory of the physical location of the term is best explained by automatic encoding.