Exam 7: C: Memory

The primary symptom experienced by Henry Molaison (H.M.)after his surgery was that he

A researcher identifies a neuron in the brain that sends signals to a second neuron.After stimulating the neurons,the researcher finds that the signal being sent between the neurons is stronger than before.Which phenomenon can explain this result?

Sarah runs study-strategy workshops at the university.She teaches students different types of ________,techniques (e.g. ,method of loci,acronyms,and others)intended to help them improve their recall of specific information.

____________ describes the process of moving information from short-term to long-term memory,while ________ is the process of moving it from long-term back to short-term memory.

Using the partial report method,Sperling found the capacity of iconic memory could hold

When asked to recall single-digit numbers presented in various digit span sizes,the typical adult would probably start to encounter difficulty once they got past ________ digits.

Visuospatial memory can accurately retain approximately ________ whole objects.

Conrad is a participant in a memory experiment.He is shown a grid of letters for a fraction of a second,and then quickly asked to report the letters he saw either in the top,middle,or bottom row.The researchers conducting this experiment are most likely measuring Conrad's _____________ memory.

Cassondra is running a basketball clinic and is trying to explain how to complete a 'lay-up.' Cassondra knows the best way to teach this skill is to demonstrate it.In this example,Cassondra is relying on her _________ memory.

Classical conditioning can occur without a person's knowledge,as such,it can be considered a type of ____________ memory.