CAE - Use of english

Exercise 5 - Part 1

For questions 1-8, think of the best word to complete each sentence.

The Psychology of Forgetting

Memory is often viewed as a recording device, storing our experiences for future retrieval. However, psychologists have long known that forgetting is actually a crucial function of a healthy mind. (1) to popular belief, failing to recall details is not always a sign of cognitive decline. Instead, the brain deliberately filters out irrelevant data, which (2) us to focus on vital information. Recent neurological studies have (3) new insights regarding how sleep clears mental clutter. Researchers are under no (4) that managing stress is essential for maintaining this balance. When a person is chronically overwhelmed, anxiety can heavily (5) with normal memory consolidation. To combat this, cognitive therapists advise patients to (6) regular breaks during intense work sessions. Giving the mind time to rest (7) the brain with the necessary downtime to process events. Without these habits, mental fatigue will inevitably (8) , reducing overall productivity.

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