Question 1

What is the difference between source monitoring error and false memory?

Accepted Answer

Grading criteria: The main point is that

Question 2

The results of studies using the subsequent memory paradigm have demonstrated that the medial temporal lobes are MOST active during _____ of information.

Accepted Answer

A)  encoding 
B)  retention 
C)  consolidation 
D)  retrieval 
A)  encoding 
B)  retention 
C)  consolidation 
D)  retrieval

Question 3

According to standard consolidation theory, patients with brain damage that is limited to the hippocampus should have _____ anterograde amnesia and _____ retrograde amnesia.

Accepted Answer

A)  a lot of; a lot of 
B)  very little; very little 
C)  a lot of; very little 
D)  very little; a lot of 
A)  a lot of; a lot of 
B)  very little; very little 
C)  a lot of; very little 
D)  very little; a lot of

Question 4

Describe the case of H.M. Explain how he acquired his memory problems, and discuss the types of deficits he experienced and the functions of his brain that were spared.

Accepted Answer

Grading criteria: Acquiring memory probl

Question 5

The hippocampus:

Accepted Answer

A)  is most active during initial encoding of words that would be remembered. 
B)  may be important for distinguishing a real memory from a false memory. 
C)  does not seem to be important for episodic memory. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  is most active during initial encoding of words that would be remembered. 
B)  may be important for distinguishing a real memory from a false memory. 
C)  does not seem to be important for episodic memory. 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 6

Transient global amnesia:

Accepted Answer

A)  is one of the rarest forms of amnesia. 
B)  is psychological in nature. 
C)  usually lasts a few hours or days. 
D)  involves forgetting one's identity. 
A)  is one of the rarest forms of amnesia. 
B)  is psychological in nature. 
C)  usually lasts a few hours or days. 
D)  involves forgetting one's identity.

Question 7

One difference between episodic and semantic memory is that episodic memory _____, while semantic memory _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  is part of declarative memory; is part of nondeclarative memory 
B)  does not have autobiographical content; has autobiographical content 
C)  is acquired in a single exposure; usually requires several exposures 
D)  is part of explicit memory; is part of implicit memory 
A)  is part of declarative memory; is part of nondeclarative memory 
B)  does not have autobiographical content; has autobiographical content 
C)  is acquired in a single exposure; usually requires several exposures 
D)  is part of explicit memory; is part of implicit memory

Question 8

Give an example of proactive interference occurring in everyday life.

Accepted Answer

Grading criteria: Difficulty r

Question 9

The part of the brain involved in coordinating information within and across sensory modalities is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  diencephalon. 
B)  basal forebrain. 
C)  association cortex. 
D)  sensory cortex. 
A)  diencephalon. 
B)  basal forebrain. 
C)  association cortex. 
D)  sensory cortex.

Question 10

According to Endel Tulving, which type of memory stores specific autobiographical events?

Accepted Answer

A)  episodic 
B)  semantic 
C)  implicit 
D)  nondeclarative 
A)  episodic 
B)  semantic 
C)  implicit 
D)  nondeclarative

Question 11

Bransford and Johnson (1972) read an abstract passage aloud to participants, who then had to recall as much information as possible. Some participants were first informed of the topic described by the passage. How did the memory of these participants differ when compared with the memory of participants who were not informed beforehand? What does the result demonstrate about memory?

Accepted Answer

Grading criteria: First part: memory was

Question 12

Which statement demonstrates that nonhuman animals may possess episodic memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gorillas can learn to name fruits by using cards with pictures of the fruits on them. 
B)  Gorillas can remember which fruit they ate yesterday and who gave it to them. 
C)  Rats can learn that pressing a bar produces a food reward. 
D)  Rats can learn that pressing a bar will prevent them from receiving an electric shock. 
A)  Gorillas can learn to name fruits by using cards with pictures of the fruits on them. 
B)  Gorillas can remember which fruit they ate yesterday and who gave it to them. 
C)  Rats can learn that pressing a bar produces a food reward. 
D)  Rats can learn that pressing a bar will prevent them from receiving an electric shock.

Question 13

When the BBC played an announcement 25 times a day for several weeks, listeners' memories for the announcement _____, demonstrating that mere exposure to information _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  improved; does not improve memory 
B)  did not improve; improves memory 
C)  improved; improves memory 
D)  did not improve; does not improve memory 
A)  improved; does not improve memory 
B)  did not improve; improves memory 
C)  improved; improves memory 
D)  did not improve; does not improve memory

Question 14

Electroconvulsive therapy has been shown to:

Accepted Answer

A)  disrupt older memories the most. 
B)  disrupt recently acquired memories the most. 
C)  disrupt all memories about equally. 
D)  have no effect on memory. 
A)  disrupt older memories the most. 
B)  disrupt recently acquired memories the most. 
C)  disrupt all memories about equally. 
D)  have no effect on memory.

Question 15

Retrograde amnesia involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  forgetting one's identity. 
B)  difficulty learning new material after sustaining a head injury. 
C)  the loss of memories for events that occurred before a head injury. 
D)  problems remembering one's childhood but no trouble remembering recent events. 
A)  forgetting one's identity. 
B)  difficulty learning new material after sustaining a head injury. 
C)  the loss of memories for events that occurred before a head injury. 
D)  problems remembering one's childhood but no trouble remembering recent events.

Question 16

Which statement is an example of semantic memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  One remembers eating chicken last night for dinner. 
B)  One remembers learning how to ride a bicycle. 
C)  One remembers seeing the word "giraffe" in Chapter 7. 
D)  One knows that lemons have a sour taste. 
A)  One remembers eating chicken last night for dinner. 
B)  One remembers learning how to ride a bicycle. 
C)  One remembers seeing the word "giraffe" in Chapter 7. 
D)  One knows that lemons have a sour taste.

Question 17

The famous patient known as H.M.:

Accepted Answer

A)  continued to have severe and frequent epileptic seizures after his surgery. 
B)  suffered from severe anterograde amnesia. 
C)  lost several IQ points. 
D)  was able to recognize only those researchers who have been working with him for many years. 
A)  continued to have severe and frequent epileptic seizures after his surgery. 
B)  suffered from severe anterograde amnesia. 
C)  lost several IQ points. 
D)  was able to recognize only those researchers who have been working with him for many years.

Question 18

Describe the effect of repeated exposure on semantic memory and on episodic memory.

Accepted Answer

Grading criteria: Semantic mem

Question 19

The type of amnesia that results from psychological causes rather than from any obvious physical causes is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  transient global amnesia (TG
A) . 
B)  functional amnesia. 
C)  retrograde amnesia. 
D)  source amnesia. 
A)  transient global amnesia (TG
A) . 
B)  functional amnesia. 
C)  retrograde amnesia. 
D)  source amnesia.

Question 20

According to the textbook, what are the two similarities between episodic and semantic memory? Describe each one.

Accepted Answer

Grading criteria: Describe (1)

What is the difference between source monitoring error and false memory?

The results of studies using the subsequent memory paradigm have demonstrated that the medial temporal lobes are MOST active during _____ of information.

According to standard consolidation theory, patients with brain damage that is limited to the hippocampus should have _ anterograde amnesia and _ retrograde amnesia.

Describe the case of H.M. Explain how he acquired his memory problems, and discuss the types of deficits he experienced and the functions of his brain that were spared.

The hippocampus:

Transient global amnesia:

One difference between episodic and semantic memory is that episodic memory _, while semantic memory _.

Give an example of proactive interference occurring in everyday life.

The part of the brain involved in coordinating information within and across sensory modalities is the:

According to Endel Tulving, which type of memory stores specific autobiographical events?

Which statement demonstrates that nonhuman animals may possess episodic memory?

When the BBC played an announcement 25 times a day for several weeks, listeners' memories for the announcement _, demonstrating that mere exposure to information _.

Electroconvulsive therapy has been shown to:

Retrograde amnesia involves:

Which statement is an example of semantic memory?

The famous patient known as H.M.:

Describe the effect of repeated exposure on semantic memory and on episodic memory.

The type of amnesia that results from psychological causes rather than from any obvious physical causes is called:

According to the textbook, what are the two similarities between episodic and semantic memory? Describe each one.

Fundamental Themes in the Psychology of Learning and Memory

The Neuroscience of Learning and Memory

Habituation, Sensitization, and Familiarization: Learning About Repeated Events

Classical Conditioning: Learning to Predict Significant Events

Operant Conditioning: Learning the Outcome of Behaviors

Generalization, Discrimination Learning, and Concept Formation Memory Module

Skill Memory: Learning by Doing

Working Memory and Cognitive Control Integrative Topics Module

Emotional Influences on Learning and Memory

Social Learning and Memory: Observing, Interacting, and Reenacting

Development and Aging: Learning and Memory Across the Lifespan

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Exam 7: Episodic and Semantic Memory: Memory for Events and for Facts

What is the difference between source monitoring error and false memory?

The results of studies using the subsequent memory paradigm have demonstrated that the medial temporal lobes are MOST active during _____ of information.

According to standard consolidation theory, patients with brain damage that is limited to the hippocampus should have _____ anterograde amnesia and _____ retrograde amnesia.

Describe the case of H.M. Explain how he acquired his memory problems, and discuss the types of deficits he experienced and the functions of his brain that were spared.

The hippocampus:

Transient global amnesia:

One difference between episodic and semantic memory is that episodic memory _____, while semantic memory _____.

Give an example of proactive interference occurring in everyday life.

The part of the brain involved in coordinating information within and across sensory modalities is the:

According to Endel Tulving, which type of memory stores specific autobiographical events?

Which statement demonstrates that nonhuman animals may possess episodic memory?

When the BBC played an announcement 25 times a day for several weeks, listeners' memories for the announcement _____, demonstrating that mere exposure to information _____.

Electroconvulsive therapy has been shown to:

Retrograde amnesia involves:

Which statement is an example of semantic memory?

The famous patient known as H.M.:

Describe the effect of repeated exposure on semantic memory and on episodic memory.

The type of amnesia that results from psychological causes rather than from any obvious physical causes is called:

According to the textbook, what are the two similarities between episodic and semantic memory? Describe each one.

Fundamental Themes in the Psychology of Learning and Memory

The Neuroscience of Learning and Memory

Habituation, Sensitization, and Familiarization: Learning About Repeated Events

Classical Conditioning: Learning to Predict Significant Events

Operant Conditioning: Learning the Outcome of Behaviors

Generalization, Discrimination Learning, and Concept Formation Memory Module

Skill Memory: Learning by Doing

Working Memory and Cognitive Control Integrative Topics Module

Emotional Influences on Learning and Memory

Social Learning and Memory: Observing, Interacting, and Reenacting

Development and Aging: Learning and Memory Across the Lifespan

Filters

According to standard consolidation theory, patients with brain damage that is limited to the hippocampus should have _ anterograde amnesia and _ retrograde amnesia.

One difference between episodic and semantic memory is that episodic memory _, while semantic memory _.

When the BBC played an announcement 25 times a day for several weeks, listeners' memories for the announcement _, demonstrating that mere exposure to information _.