Exam 6: Memory

In the study of memory, LTP stands for__________

What are the limits of the storage capacity of long-term memory?

Briefly describe the two types of long-term memory.

What is meant by a flashbulb memory? Describe its characteristics. Give an example that is well known. Some psychologists are not impressed by these well-known examples of this phenomenon. What are some of the criticisms of the idea of flashbulb memory?

Based on Loftus's 1978 study, subjects viewed a slide presentation of an accident, and some of the subjects were asked a question about a blue car when the actual slides contained pictures of a green car. When these same subjects were asked about the color of the car at the accident, they were found to be confused. This is an example of the ____________.

Short-term memory is where information is held while it is conscious and being used.

Michelle was invited to a housewares party. The party began with the 15 people in attendance introducing themselves. Michelle could only remember the first two and last two people she was introduced to. This is an example of__________