Question 1

Under which conditions do older and younger adults show similar patterns of attention allocation?

Accepted Answer

A)  never 
B)  when the goal is to have familiarity with the material 
C)  when the task requires effortful and deliberate processing 
D)  when the information is presented quickly 
A)  never 
B)  when the goal is to have familiarity with the material 
C)  when the task requires effortful and deliberate processing 
D)  when the information is presented quickly B

Question 2

A TOT (tip-of-the-tongue) experience is

Accepted Answer

A)  a simple momentary retrieval failure for information that is otherwise accessible. 
B)  a sign of decline in episodic memory. 
C)  more common in younger than in older adults. 
D)  evidence of a failing long-term memory. 
A)  a simple momentary retrieval failure for information that is otherwise accessible. 
B)  a sign of decline in episodic memory. 
C)  more common in younger than in older adults. 
D)  evidence of a failing long-term memory. A

Question 3

Melena is having trouble remembering whether she took her medication or if she just thinks she did. This is an example of a difficulty with

Accepted Answer

A)  false memory. 
B)  source memory. 
C)  flashbulb memory. 
D)  implicit memory. 
A)  false memory. 
B)  source memory. 
C)  flashbulb memory. 
D)  implicit memory. B

Question 4

Advocating the use of external aids in memory rehabilitation is becoming less popular because it is not well grounded in research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

You realize that you have an exam coming up for your biology course. Half of it is multiple choice and half of it is essay. You realize the essay section will be harder than the multiple-choice part of the exam. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  metamemory. 
B)  memory monitoring. 
C)  on-line awareness. 
D)  memory awareness. 
A)  metamemory. 
B)  memory monitoring. 
C)  on-line awareness. 
D)  memory awareness.

Question 6

Mentally retracing your steps in all the places you've been in order to find your missing car keys is an example of a(n) internal strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Research evidence indicates that the oldest adults have more irrelevant thoughts during processing tasks and have more trouble keeping these irrelevant thoughts out of mind. This is evidence of

Accepted Answer

A)  a decrease in intelligence. 
B)  inhibitory loss. 
C)  a decrease in overall memory space. 
D)  a decrease in sensory memory. 
A)  a decrease in intelligence. 
B)  inhibitory loss. 
C)  a decrease in overall memory space. 
D)  a decrease in sensory memory.

Question 8

A brain autopsy following the suicide of former NFL player Dave Duerson revealed he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) caused by excessive use of alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A computer analogy is used to explain

Accepted Answer

A)  the information processing approach. 
B)  the origins of source memories. 
C)  how prospective memory works. 
D)  age-related declines in speed of processing. 
A)  the information processing approach. 
B)  the origins of source memories. 
C)  how prospective memory works. 
D)  age-related declines in speed of processing.

Question 10

Medications commonly used to lower __________________ can cause memory problems such as forgetfulness.

Accepted Answer

A)  cholesterol 
B)  blood pressure 
C)  sodium levels 
D)  metabolism 
A)  cholesterol 
B)  blood pressure 
C)  sodium levels 
D)  metabolism

Question 11

In older adulthood, the ability to monitor multiple aspects of memory functioning is relatively spared.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Age differences on divided attention tasks

Accepted Answer

A)  can be reduced by increasing older adults' practice with the tasks. 
B)  can be reduced by decreasing younger adults' practice with the tasks. 
C)  can be reduced by increasing task complexity. 
D)  cannot be reduced. 
A)  can be reduced by increasing older adults' practice with the tasks. 
B)  can be reduced by decreasing younger adults' practice with the tasks. 
C)  can be reduced by increasing task complexity. 
D)  cannot be reduced.

Question 13

Remembering that you have a dentist appointment next Friday at noon requires semantic memory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Claiming that one had performed an activity that one had actually only observed is more common among

Accepted Answer

A)  younger adults. 
B)  older adults. 
C)  children. 
D)  adolescents. 
A)  younger adults. 
B)  older adults. 
C)  children. 
D)  adolescents.

Question 15

What is autobiographical memory? What distinguishes events that are memorable from those that are not? What types of retrieval cues are helpful in the recall of autobiographical memories?

Accepted Answer

One of the main functions of memory is t

Question 16

Evidence suggests there are no age-related deficits in memory processes such as language comprehension, the structure of language, and the activation of general knowledge. This is because __________________ is relatively spared in normal aging.

Accepted Answer

A)  long-term memory 
B)  working memory 
C)  episodic memory 
D)  semantic memory 
A)  long-term memory 
B)  working memory 
C)  episodic memory 
D)  semantic memory

Question 17

Remembering to call your friend on her birthday requires you to use

Accepted Answer

A)  retrospective memory. 
B)  correlative memory. 
C)  anterograde memory. 
D)  prospective memory. 
A)  retrospective memory. 
B)  correlative memory. 
C)  anterograde memory. 
D)  prospective memory.

Question 18

Which of the following is an external memory aid?

Accepted Answer

A)  imagery 
B)  rehearsal 
C)  memory drugs 
D)  a shopping list 
A)  imagery 
B)  rehearsal 
C)  memory drugs 
D)  a shopping list

Question 19

This type of memory stays fairly stable until 55-60 years of age and then shows a precipitous decline after age 65.

Accepted Answer

A)  sensory memory 
B)  episodic memory 
C)  semantic memory 
D)  remote memory 
A)  sensory memory 
B)  episodic memory 
C)  semantic memory 
D)  remote memory

Question 20

Internal memory strategies

Accepted Answer

A)  are not effective on the memories of older adults. 
B)  require effortful processing that is more taxing on older adults. 
C)  are more willingly used by older adults. 
D)  are considered most effective on the memories of older adults with dementia. 
A)  are not effective on the memories of older adults. 
B)  require effortful processing that is more taxing on older adults. 
C)  are more willingly used by older adults. 
D)  are considered most effective on the memories of older adults with dementia.

Under which conditions do older and younger adults show similar patterns of attention allocation?

A TOT (tip-of-the-tongue) experience is

Melena is having trouble remembering whether she took her medication or if she just thinks she did. This is an example of a difficulty with

Advocating the use of external aids in memory rehabilitation is becoming less popular because it is not well grounded in research.

You realize that you have an exam coming up for your biology course. Half of it is multiple choice and half of it is essay. You realize the essay section will be harder than the multiple-choice part of the exam. This is an example of

Mentally retracing your steps in all the places you've been in order to find your missing car keys is an example of a(n) internal strategy.

Research evidence indicates that the oldest adults have more irrelevant thoughts during processing tasks and have more trouble keeping these irrelevant thoughts out of mind. This is evidence of

A brain autopsy following the suicide of former NFL player Dave Duerson revealed he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) caused by excessive use of alcohol.

A computer analogy is used to explain

Medications commonly used to lower __________________ can cause memory problems such as forgetfulness.

In older adulthood, the ability to monitor multiple aspects of memory functioning is relatively spared.

Age differences on divided attention tasks

Remembering that you have a dentist appointment next Friday at noon requires semantic memory.

Claiming that one had performed an activity that one had actually only observed is more common among

What is autobiographical memory? What distinguishes events that are memorable from those that are not? What types of retrieval cues are helpful in the recall of autobiographical memories?

Evidence suggests there are no age-related deficits in memory processes such as language comprehension, the structure of language, and the activation of general knowledge. This is because __________________ is relatively spared in normal aging.

Remembering to call your friend on her birthday requires you to use

Which of the following is an external memory aid?

This type of memory stays fairly stable until 55-60 years of age and then shows a precipitous decline after age 65.

Internal memory strategies

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Exam 6: Attention and Memory

Under which conditions do older and younger adults show similar patterns of attention allocation?

A TOT (tip-of-the-tongue) experience is

Melena is having trouble remembering whether she took her medication or if she just thinks she did. This is an example of a difficulty with

Advocating the use of external aids in memory rehabilitation is becoming less popular because it is not well grounded in research.

You realize that you have an exam coming up for your biology course. Half of it is multiple choice and half of it is essay. You realize the essay section will be harder than the multiple-choice part of the exam. This is an example of

Mentally retracing your steps in all the places you've been in order to find your missing car keys is an example of a(n) internal strategy.

Research evidence indicates that the oldest adults have more irrelevant thoughts during processing tasks and have more trouble keeping these irrelevant thoughts out of mind. This is evidence of

A brain autopsy following the suicide of former NFL player Dave Duerson revealed he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) caused by excessive use of alcohol.

A computer analogy is used to explain

Medications commonly used to lower __________________ can cause memory problems such as forgetfulness.

In older adulthood, the ability to monitor multiple aspects of memory functioning is relatively spared.

Age differences on divided attention tasks

Remembering that you have a dentist appointment next Friday at noon requires semantic memory.

Claiming that one had performed an activity that one had actually only observed is more common among

What is autobiographical memory? What distinguishes events that are memorable from those that are not? What types of retrieval cues are helpful in the recall of autobiographical memories?

Evidence suggests there are no age-related deficits in memory processes such as language comprehension, the structure of language, and the activation of general knowledge. This is because __________________ is relatively spared in normal aging.

Remembering to call your friend on her birthday requires you to use

Which of the following is an external memory aid?

This type of memory stays fairly stable until 55-60 years of age and then shows a precipitous decline after age 65.

Internal memory strategies

Studying Adult Development and Aging

Neuroscience As a Basis for Adult Development

Physical Changes

Longevity, Health, and Functioning

Where People Live: Person-Environment Interactions

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Social Cognition

Personality

Clinical Assessment, Mental Health, and Mental Disorders

Relationships

Work, Leisure, and Retirement

Dying and Bereavement

Healthy Aging

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