Question 1

In the working memory model,the central executive is part of the episodic buffer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Mickey is about to take his psychology final,for which he has studied very hard.Just before the exam,the person sitting next to Mickey asks him the name of the physiologist who worked on classical conditioning.Mickey suddenly realizes that he cannot quite remember the name,but he knows that it starts with a P and is two syllables long.Mickey is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperthymestic syndrome. 
B)  memory decay. 
C)  retrograde amnesia. 
D)  the tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon. 
A)  hyperthymestic syndrome. 
B)  memory decay. 
C)  retrograde amnesia. 
D)  the tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon.

Question 3

Mnemonic devices are techniques for improving memory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

H.M.'s most notable impairment was profound retrograde amnesia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Storage is the first step in the memory process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Why does a woman have trouble remembering the license plate number of a car that she just saw 10 minutes ago?

Accepted Answer

A)  Working memory lasts only a minute or so. 
B)  License plate numbers are too difficult to remember easily. 
C)  The number was probably never encoded in the first place. 
D)  The memory,though present,is too difficult to retrieve. 
A)  Working memory lasts only a minute or so. 
B)  License plate numbers are too difficult to remember easily. 
C)  The number was probably never encoded in the first place. 
D)  The memory,though present,is too difficult to retrieve.

Question 7

Which of the following expressions BEST reflects the capacity of short-term memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  one or two items 
B)  seven,plus or minus two items 
C)  about a dozen items 
D)  unlimited 
A)  one or two items 
B)  seven,plus or minus two items 
C)  about a dozen items 
D)  unlimited

Question 8

The phonological loop allows memory of approximately 2 seconds of verbal material without actively repeating it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In working memory,visual and verbal information is integrated in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  phonological loop. 
B)  sketchpad. 
C)  central executive. 
D)  episodic buffer. 
A)  phonological loop. 
B)  sketchpad. 
C)  central executive. 
D)  episodic buffer.

Question 10

The tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon becomes more frequent as one ages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Explicit memory is also called _____ memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  declarative 
B)  procedural 
C)  semantic 
D)  episodic 
A)  declarative 
B)  procedural 
C)  semantic 
D)  episodic

Question 12

The hippocampus plays a role in memory consolidation.It is probably MOST accurate to say that the hippocampus is more involved in _____ than in _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  encoding; retrieval 
B)  retrieval; encoding 
C)  retrieval; storage 
D)  storage; encoding 
A)  encoding; retrieval 
B)  retrieval; encoding 
C)  retrieval; storage 
D)  storage; encoding

Question 13

The textbook reviews the case of Henry Molaison,also known as H.M.After brain surgery,H.M.suffered hippocampal damage.Which type of memory was MOST damaged in H.M.'s case?

Accepted Answer

A)  episodic 
B)  procedural 
C)  implicit 
D)  sensory 
A)  episodic 
B)  procedural 
C)  implicit 
D)  sensory

Question 14

Which explanation of forgetting is correctly described?

Accepted Answer

A)  decay - information is lost over time as a result of nonuse 
B)  interference - information never entered memory to begin with 
C)  encoding failure - forgetting occurs because other information in memory disrupts the retrieval of the information one is trying to remember 
D)  hyperthymestic syndrome - a person forgets because their hippocampus does not work properly 
A)  decay - information is lost over time as a result of nonuse 
B)  interference - information never entered memory to begin with 
C)  encoding failure - forgetting occurs because other information in memory disrupts the retrieval of the information one is trying to remember 
D)  hyperthymestic syndrome - a person forgets because their hippocampus does not work properly

Question 15

Compared with alcohol intoxication,talking on a cell phone impairs driving to:

Accepted Answer

A)  a much lesser extent. 
B)  a lesser extent. 
C)  about the same extent. 
D)  a greater extent. 
A)  a much lesser extent. 
B)  a lesser extent. 
C)  about the same extent. 
D)  a greater extent.

Question 16

The amygdala plays a role in emotionally charged memories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Knowing how to serve a badminton birdie is an example of a(n)________ memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  episodic 
B)  semantic 
C)  procedural 
D)  explicit 
A)  episodic 
B)  semantic 
C)  procedural 
D)  explicit

Question 18

Which component of working memory is correctly matched with its description?

Accepted Answer

A)  phonological loop - integrates information 
B)  visuospatial sketchpad - works with verbal information 
C)  episodic buffer - works with visual information 
D)  central executive - directs attention 
A)  phonological loop - integrates information 
B)  visuospatial sketchpad - works with verbal information 
C)  episodic buffer - works with visual information 
D)  central executive - directs attention

Question 19

Mnemonic strategies facilitate retention by encouraging:

Accepted Answer

A)  chunking. 
B)  elaborative rehearsal. 
C)  chunking and elaborative rehearsal. 
D)  chunking and maintenance rehearsal. 
A)  chunking. 
B)  elaborative rehearsal. 
C)  chunking and elaborative rehearsal. 
D)  chunking and maintenance rehearsal.

Question 20

"It's like riding a bike; once you know how,you don't forget." This adage suggests that procedural memories are often explicit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In the working memory model,the central executive is part of the episodic buffer.

Mnemonic devices are techniques for improving memory.

H.M.'s most notable impairment was profound retrograde amnesia.

Storage is the first step in the memory process.

Why does a woman have trouble remembering the license plate number of a car that she just saw 10 minutes ago?

Which of the following expressions BEST reflects the capacity of short-term memory?

The phonological loop allows memory of approximately 2 seconds of verbal material without actively repeating it.

In working memory,visual and verbal information is integrated in the:

The tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon becomes more frequent as one ages.

Explicit memory is also called _____ memory.

The hippocampus plays a role in memory consolidation.It is probably MOST accurate to say that the hippocampus is more involved in _ than in _.

The textbook reviews the case of Henry Molaison,also known as H.M.After brain surgery,H.M.suffered hippocampal damage.Which type of memory was MOST damaged in H.M.'s case?

Which explanation of forgetting is correctly described?

Compared with alcohol intoxication,talking on a cell phone impairs driving to:

The amygdala plays a role in emotionally charged memories.

Knowing how to serve a badminton birdie is an example of a(n)________ memory.

Which component of working memory is correctly matched with its description?

Mnemonic strategies facilitate retention by encouraging:

"It's like riding a bike; once you know how,you don't forget." This adage suggests that procedural memories are often explicit.

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In the working memory model,the central executive is part of the episodic buffer.

Mnemonic devices are techniques for improving memory.

H.M.'s most notable impairment was profound retrograde amnesia.

Storage is the first step in the memory process.

Why does a woman have trouble remembering the license plate number of a car that she just saw 10 minutes ago?

Which of the following expressions BEST reflects the capacity of short-term memory?

The phonological loop allows memory of approximately 2 seconds of verbal material without actively repeating it.

In working memory,visual and verbal information is integrated in the:

The tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon becomes more frequent as one ages.

Explicit memory is also called _____ memory.

The hippocampus plays a role in memory consolidation.It is probably MOST accurate to say that the hippocampus is more involved in _____ than in _____.

The textbook reviews the case of Henry Molaison,also known as H.M.After brain surgery,H.M.suffered hippocampal damage.Which type of memory was MOST damaged in H.M.'s case?

Which explanation of forgetting is correctly described?

Compared with alcohol intoxication,talking on a cell phone impairs driving to:

The amygdala plays a role in emotionally charged memories.

Knowing how to serve a badminton birdie is an example of a(n)________ memory.

Which component of working memory is correctly matched with its description?

Mnemonic strategies facilitate retention by encouraging:

"It's like riding a bike; once you know how,you don't forget." This adage suggests that procedural memories are often explicit.

Introduction and Research Methods

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Cognition,language,and Intelligence

Human Development

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Stress and Health

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Therapies

Social Psychology

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The hippocampus plays a role in memory consolidation.It is probably MOST accurate to say that the hippocampus is more involved in _ than in _.