Question 1

Explicit and implicit memories seem to involve ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the same neural structures but different neural pathways 
B)  the same neural pathways, but different neural structures 
C)  the same neural structures and pathways 
D)  different neural structures and pathways 
A)  the same neural structures but different neural pathways 
B)  the same neural pathways, but different neural structures 
C)  the same neural structures and pathways 
D)  different neural structures and pathways

Question 2

Short-term and working memories seem to be located primarily in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hippocampus and the thalamus 
B)  prefrontal cortex and the brain stem 
C)  temporal lobes and the hippocampus 
D)  temporal lobes and the prefrontal cortex 
A)  hippocampus and the thalamus 
B)  prefrontal cortex and the brain stem 
C)  temporal lobes and the hippocampus 
D)  temporal lobes and the prefrontal cortex

Question 3

Researchers have found that long-term retention of information is particularly affected by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroxin and glucagon 
B)  epinephrine and cortisol 
C)  melatonin norepinephrine 
D)  glucagon and oxytocin 
A)  thyroxin and glucagon 
B)  epinephrine and cortisol 
C)  melatonin norepinephrine 
D)  glucagon and oxytocin

Question 4

People are most likely to be able to perform impressive feats of memory regarding things that are significant to their culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In Sperling's experiments, people were able to remember about ________ of the 12 letters presented to them if he had them recall the letters immediately after presenting them.

Accepted Answer

A)  9 
B)  12 
C)  6 
D)  3 
A)  9 
B)  12 
C)  6 
D)  3

Question 6

Explain what eidetic imagery is and how it can be useful. Also, describe what mnemonists do and how they do it.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Explain the differences among retrograde amnesia, Korsakoff's disease, and Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Which of the following statements about the sensory registers is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  All of the information taken in by the sensory registers is retained in short-term memory for a few seconds. 
B)  60-70 percent of the information taken in by the sensory registers is retained in long-term memory. 
C)  Auditory information fades more rapidly than visual information from the sensory registers. 
D)  Far more information is taken in by the sensory registers than we are able to retain. 
A)  All of the information taken in by the sensory registers is retained in short-term memory for a few seconds. 
B)  60-70 percent of the information taken in by the sensory registers is retained in long-term memory. 
C)  Auditory information fades more rapidly than visual information from the sensory registers. 
D)  Far more information is taken in by the sensory registers than we are able to retain.

Question 9

According to Treisman's modified filter theory, which of the following is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many signals are passed on from the sensory registers at the same time. 
B)  The cognitive filter works with a variable control like a volume control knob. 
C)  The cognitive filter works even when we are asleep. 
D)  Many signals in the sensory registers are able to receive our concentrated attention at a time. 
A)  Many signals are passed on from the sensory registers at the same time. 
B)  The cognitive filter works with a variable control like a volume control knob. 
C)  The cognitive filter works even when we are asleep. 
D)  Many signals in the sensory registers are able to receive our concentrated attention at a time.

Question 10

Arnie finally got the telephone number of a girl he'd been wanting to ask out for a date. Unfortunately, he had nothing to write the number on when it was told to him. To keep from forgetting the number, he simply repeats it aloud until he can find a pen and some paper. His memory tactic is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  deep processing 
B)  maintenance rehearsal 
C)  elaborative rehearsal 
D)  distractor inhibition 
A)  deep processing 
B)  maintenance rehearsal 
C)  elaborative rehearsal 
D)  distractor inhibition

Question 11

The sensory registers have a ________ capacity and hold information for a ________ time.

Accepted Answer

A)  vast, very short 
B)  very limited, long 
C)  vast, long 
D)  very limited, very short 
A)  vast, very short 
B)  very limited, long 
C)  vast, long 
D)  very limited, very short

Question 12

The process of selectively looking, listening, smelling, tasting, and feeling is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  retention 
B)  attention 
C)  recognition 
D)  cognition 
A)  retention 
B)  attention 
C)  recognition 
D)  cognition

Question 13

Reconstructive memory can be used for social or personal self-defense.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Implicit memory includes ________ memories.

Accepted Answer

A)  procedural and emotional 
B)  emotional and episodic 
C)  semantic and procedural 
D)  episodic and semantic 
A)  procedural and emotional 
B)  emotional and episodic 
C)  semantic and procedural 
D)  episodic and semantic

Question 15

On a TV game show, Jeanette is asked to name the state capital of Vermont. This information is most likely stored in ________ memory.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Your memories of personal experiences such as what you wore to work yesterday or what you ate for breakfast this morning are stored in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  episodic memory 
B)  semantic memory 
C)  procedural memory 
D)  emotional memory 
A)  episodic memory 
B)  semantic memory 
C)  procedural memory 
D)  emotional memory

Question 17

Alzheimer's disease involves low levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sentences are stored verbatim in long-term memory. 
B)  Material stored by meaning can usually be retrieved word-for-word. 
C)  Material is usually stored in long-term memory according to meaning. 
D)  Material is usually stored in short-term memory according to meaning. 
A)  Sentences are stored verbatim in long-term memory. 
B)  Material stored by meaning can usually be retrieved word-for-word. 
C)  Material is usually stored in long-term memory according to meaning. 
D)  Material is usually stored in short-term memory according to meaning.

Question 19

What we are thinking about or are aware of at any given moment is in our ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  secondary memory 
B)  sensory memory 
C)  long-term memory 
D)  short-term memory 
A)  secondary memory 
B)  sensory memory 
C)  long-term memory 
D)  short-term memory

Question 20

Treisman's modified filter theory states that the sensory filters operate like the volume control on a radio, rather than a toggle switch.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Explicit and implicit memories seem to involve ________.

Short-term and working memories seem to be located primarily in the ________.

Researchers have found that long-term retention of information is particularly affected by ________.

People are most likely to be able to perform impressive feats of memory regarding things that are significant to their culture.

In Sperling's experiments, people were able to remember about ________ of the 12 letters presented to them if he had them recall the letters immediately after presenting them.

Explain what eidetic imagery is and how it can be useful. Also, describe what mnemonists do and how they do it.

Explain the differences among retrograde amnesia, Korsakoff's disease, and Alzheimer's disease.

Which of the following statements about the sensory registers is true?

According to Treisman's modified filter theory, which of the following is not true?

The sensory registers have a capacity and hold information for a time.

The process of selectively looking, listening, smelling, tasting, and feeling is called ________.

Reconstructive memory can be used for social or personal self-defense.

Implicit memory includes ________ memories.

On a TV game show, Jeanette is asked to name the state capital of Vermont. This information is most likely stored in ________ memory.

Your memories of personal experiences such as what you wore to work yesterday or what you ate for breakfast this morning are stored in ________.

Alzheimer's disease involves low levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin.

Which of the following statements is true?

What we are thinking about or are aware of at any given moment is in our ________.

Treisman's modified filter theory states that the sensory filters operate like the volume control on a radio, rather than a toggle switch.

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The Biological Basis of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

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Motivation and Emotion

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Stress and Health Psychology

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Social Psychology

Measurement and Statistical Methods

Psychology Applied to Work

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Exam 6: Memory

Explicit and implicit memories seem to involve ________.

Short-term and working memories seem to be located primarily in the ________.

Researchers have found that long-term retention of information is particularly affected by ________.

People are most likely to be able to perform impressive feats of memory regarding things that are significant to their culture.

In Sperling's experiments, people were able to remember about ________ of the 12 letters presented to them if he had them recall the letters immediately after presenting them.

Explain what eidetic imagery is and how it can be useful. Also, describe what mnemonists do and how they do it.

Explain the differences among retrograde amnesia, Korsakoff's disease, and Alzheimer's disease.

Which of the following statements about the sensory registers is true?

According to Treisman's modified filter theory, which of the following is not true?

The sensory registers have a ________ capacity and hold information for a ________ time.

The process of selectively looking, listening, smelling, tasting, and feeling is called ________.

Reconstructive memory can be used for social or personal self-defense.

Implicit memory includes ________ memories.

On a TV game show, Jeanette is asked to name the state capital of Vermont. This information is most likely stored in ________ memory.

Your memories of personal experiences such as what you wore to work yesterday or what you ate for breakfast this morning are stored in ________.

Alzheimer's disease involves low levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin.

Which of the following statements is true?

What we are thinking about or are aware of at any given moment is in our ________.

Treisman's modified filter theory states that the sensory filters operate like the volume control on a radio, rather than a toggle switch.

The Science of Psychology

The Biological Basis of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Cognition and Mental Abilities

Motivation and Emotion

Life-Span Development

Personality

Stress and Health Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Psychology

Measurement and Statistical Methods

Psychology Applied to Work

Filters

The sensory registers have a capacity and hold information for a time.