Exam 7: Memory

In the context of memory storage,which of the following structures of the brain is especially active when an individual encodes new information into memory?

Autobiographical memory allows individuals to understand themselves and provides them with a source of identity.

_____ were responsible for formulating an early popular theory of memory that acknowledged the varying life span of memories.

Darren injures himself in a skiing accident and is in a coma for three months.When he awakens,he clearly remembers what he was doing when the accident happened and events that date back to many years ago.However,he is unable to recall that he is getting married in a week.In this scenario,Darren's _____ memory is most likely impaired.

How does retrospective memory differ from prospective memory?

Jennifer had a very enjoyable time at the amusement park one week ago.Most of the visual and auditory stimuli that she experienced and has now forgotten were initially processed in her _____ memory.

According to research done on Alzheimer disease,how does an active mental life affect the occurrence of the disease?

In the context of memory encoding,sustained attention is _____.

Chunking is the process of _____.

In the context of short-term memory,the process of chunking works by making large amounts of information more manageable.

_____ allows individuals to understand themselves and provides them with a source of identity.

Two years ago,Naomi played the part of Lady Macbeth in a talent show.She recited an entire monologue from one of the scenes of the play.Now,Naomi can only recollect the opening lines of the same monologue.Which of the following tendencies is Naomi displaying in this scenario by recalling only the opening lines?

While preparing for a biology test,Aaron studies the human heart by closing his eyes and forming a picture of it in his mind,just as it is shown in the textbook.He also labels each part in his mind as it is in the textbook.Which of the following encoding processes is Aaron using in this scenario?

Which of the following statements about the retrieval of memory is true?

Memory pertaining to general knowledge and everyday knowledge about the meanings of words,famous individuals,important places,and common things is called procedural memory.

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates divided attention?

Jennifer suffered a stroke at the age of forty-nine years.Since the stroke,she has not been able to form any new memories or process new information.However,she remembers all her friends and family members and can recount stories from her past with great accuracy.In this scenario,Jennifer most likely has _____.

Already fluent in Spanish,Benny attempts to learn French.Benny realizes that he is too accustomed to Spanish to really pick up a language like French.In the context of retrieval failure,explain which type of interference Benny is experiencing and why.

Which of the following is true of the different components of Alan Baddeley's model of working memory?

_____ can be considered a special case of motivated forgetting.