Question 1

Which of these plans of action is most likely to help you retrieve information from your long-term memory before you take a test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Study, then create a prospective memory of doing well on the test, and then take the test. 
B)  Study, then practice retrieving the information, and then take the test. 
C)  Study, then work on photographic memory, and then take the test. 
D)  Sleep for at least two hours, study, and then take the test. 
A)  Study, then create a prospective memory of doing well on the test, and then take the test. 
B)  Study, then practice retrieving the information, and then take the test. 
C)  Study, then work on photographic memory, and then take the test. 
D)  Sleep for at least two hours, study, and then take the test.

Question 2

Jodie insists on getting to class two hours before an exam so she has plenty of time to review her notes in the same classroom where she learned the information and will be taking the exam. She must believe in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  environmental context effects 
B)  mood-dependent effects 
C)  transfer-inappropriate processing 
D)  the serial position curve 
A)  environmental context effects 
B)  mood-dependent effects 
C)  transfer-inappropriate processing 
D)  the serial position curve

Question 3

According to research summarized by Roediger and Pyc, which of these questions should you ask yourself to ensure that you retain as much relevant information as possible before a test?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Why is this answer correct?" 
B)  "How much should I rest before the test?" 
C)  "Where can I study that is most similar to the testing room?" 
D)  "When did I learn this information?" 
A)  "Why is this answer correct?" 
B)  "How much should I rest before the test?" 
C)  "Where can I study that is most similar to the testing room?" 
D)  "When did I learn this information?"

Question 4

While studying for the exam that determines whether you will get into law school, you decide to take a practice exam that matches the format of the official exam. This is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  transfer-appropriate processing 
B)  environmental context effects 
C)  mood-dependent effects 
D)  the primacy effect 
A)  transfer-appropriate processing 
B)  environmental context effects 
C)  mood-dependent effects 
D)  the primacy effect

Question 5

Jason conducts an experiment in which his participants are asked to study a list of 30 words. He finds that participants tend to recall the beginning of the list rather than the middle or end of the list. Which effect is he showing support for?

Accepted Answer

A)  recency 
B)  primacy 
C)  photographic memory 
D)  prospective memory 
A)  recency 
B)  primacy 
C)  photographic memory 
D)  prospective memory

Question 6

According to Roediger and Pyc, before you take a test, it is helpful to spend time doing what?

Accepted Answer

A)  completing multiple-choice practice tests if the test will require short answers 
B)  completing all your studying for the test in one long block of time 
C)  identifying which information you have trouble recalling 
D)  covering the same topics in each study session 
A)  completing multiple-choice practice tests if the test will require short answers 
B)  completing all your studying for the test in one long block of time 
C)  identifying which information you have trouble recalling 
D)  covering the same topics in each study session

Question 7

Your memories of everything you did yesterday are evidence of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the recency effect 
B)  autobiographical memory 
C)  biographical memory 
D)  mood-dependent learning 
A)  the recency effect 
B)  autobiographical memory 
C)  biographical memory 
D)  mood-dependent learning

Question 8

After you have memorized a list of words, you are most likely to demonstrate ______ if you are tested on the list the next day.

Accepted Answer

A)  decay of your ability to recall 
B)  the recency effect 
C)  the primacy effect 
D)  strongest recall of the middle of the list 
A)  decay of your ability to recall 
B)  the recency effect 
C)  the primacy effect 
D)  strongest recall of the middle of the list

Question 9

The idea that the human mind tends to notice unusual things is known as the ______ effect.

Accepted Answer

A)  strangeness 
B)  bizarreness 
C)  recency 
D)  primacy 
A)  strangeness 
B)  bizarreness 
C)  recency 
D)  primacy

Question 10

Bethany spends 30 minutes a day for a month studying for her psychology final, whereas Shane spends six hours the day before the exam studying. Shane is more likely to do better than Bethany on the exam.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The more shallow the level of processing, the easier it is to remember data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Of the three main processes of memory--encoding, storage, and retrieval--storage and retrieval are the processes most under our control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of these factors seems to be important in aiding the consolidation process?

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep 
B)  multitasking 
C)  cramming 
D)  storage 
A)  sleep 
B)  multitasking 
C)  cramming 
D)  storage

Question 14

Your friend says that she wants to develop a photographic memory. According to what you have read in this chapter, what is the best response you can make?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use mnemonics whenever possible, as many ancient peoples did. 
B)  Study information in stages rather than all at once. 
C)  Build memory palaces to help you recall important skills and concepts. 
D)  There is no clear evidence that photographic memory exists. 
A)  Use mnemonics whenever possible, as many ancient peoples did. 
B)  Study information in stages rather than all at once. 
C)  Build memory palaces to help you recall important skills and concepts. 
D)  There is no clear evidence that photographic memory exists.

Question 15

Suppose you want to become a memory champion like Andi Bell and Joshua Foer. You could achieve your goal by working hard to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  develop a photographic memory 
B)  develop superior autobiographical memory 
C)  use mnemonics 
D)  use prospective memory tasks 
A)  develop a photographic memory 
B)  develop superior autobiographical memory 
C)  use mnemonics 
D)  use prospective memory tasks

Which of these plans of action is most likely to help you retrieve information from your long-term memory before you take a test?

Jodie insists on getting to class two hours before an exam so she has plenty of time to review her notes in the same classroom where she learned the information and will be taking the exam. She must believe in ______.

According to research summarized by Roediger and Pyc, which of these questions should you ask yourself to ensure that you retain as much relevant information as possible before a test?

While studying for the exam that determines whether you will get into law school, you decide to take a practice exam that matches the format of the official exam. This is an example of ______.

Jason conducts an experiment in which his participants are asked to study a list of 30 words. He finds that participants tend to recall the beginning of the list rather than the middle or end of the list. Which effect is he showing support for?

According to Roediger and Pyc, before you take a test, it is helpful to spend time doing what?

Your memories of everything you did yesterday are evidence of ______.

After you have memorized a list of words, you are most likely to demonstrate ______ if you are tested on the list the next day.

The idea that the human mind tends to notice unusual things is known as the ______ effect.

Bethany spends 30 minutes a day for a month studying for her psychology final, whereas Shane spends six hours the day before the exam studying. Shane is more likely to do better than Bethany on the exam.

The more shallow the level of processing, the easier it is to remember data.

Of the three main processes of memory--encoding, storage, and retrieval--storage and retrieval are the processes most under our control.

Which of these factors seems to be important in aiding the consolidation process?

Your friend says that she wants to develop a photographic memory. According to what you have read in this chapter, what is the best response you can make?

Suppose you want to become a memory champion like Andi Bell and Joshua Foer. You could achieve your goal by working hard to ______.

Introduction to Cognitive Psychology

Cognitive Neuroscience

Perception

Attention

Memory Structures and Processes

Memory Errors

Imagery

Language

Concepts and Knowledge

Problem Solving

Reasoning and Decision Making

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Exam 6: Long-Term Memory: Influences on Retrieval

Which of these plans of action is most likely to help you retrieve information from your long-term memory before you take a test?

Jodie insists on getting to class two hours before an exam so she has plenty of time to review her notes in the same classroom where she learned the information and will be taking the exam. She must believe in ______.

According to research summarized by Roediger and Pyc, which of these questions should you ask yourself to ensure that you retain as much relevant information as possible before a test?

While studying for the exam that determines whether you will get into law school, you decide to take a practice exam that matches the format of the official exam. This is an example of ______.

Jason conducts an experiment in which his participants are asked to study a list of 30 words. He finds that participants tend to recall the beginning of the list rather than the middle or end of the list. Which effect is he showing support for?

According to Roediger and Pyc, before you take a test, it is helpful to spend time doing what?

Your memories of everything you did yesterday are evidence of ______.

After you have memorized a list of words, you are most likely to demonstrate ______ if you are tested on the list the next day.

The idea that the human mind tends to notice unusual things is known as the ______ effect.

Bethany spends 30 minutes a day for a month studying for her psychology final, whereas Shane spends six hours the day before the exam studying. Shane is more likely to do better than Bethany on the exam.

The more shallow the level of processing, the easier it is to remember data.

Of the three main processes of memory--encoding, storage, and retrieval--storage and retrieval are the processes most under our control.

Which of these factors seems to be important in aiding the consolidation process?

Your friend says that she wants to develop a photographic memory. According to what you have read in this chapter, what is the best response you can make?

Suppose you want to become a memory champion like Andi Bell and Joshua Foer. You could achieve your goal by working hard to ______.

Introduction to Cognitive Psychology

Cognitive Neuroscience

Perception

Attention

Memory Structures and Processes

Memory Errors

Imagery

Language

Concepts and Knowledge

Problem Solving

Reasoning and Decision Making

Filters