Encoding Failure 1. Without looking at the flag, what color is the top stripe? The bottom stripe? How many red stripes and white stripes does it have?

Encoding Failure 2. Without looking at it, draw our classroom clock.

Encoding Failure 3. How many sides does a standard wooden pencil have?

Encoding Failure 4. In what hand does the Statue of Liberty hold her torch?

Encoding Failure 5. What is pictured in the middle on the back side of a $1 bill?

Encoding Failure 6. Draw the heads side of a penny.

Questions 1) What is encoding? 2) List the steps an external item must go through to reach our long term memory. 3) Explain why these questions are difficult to answer despite seeing each item numerous times before.