Question 1

Physical fitness training improves cognitive performance in older adults regardless of

Accepted Answer

A)  the training method. 
B)  the intensity of the training. 
C)  the length of the training. 
D)  the initial fitness level of the adult. 
A)  the training method. 
B)  the intensity of the training. 
C)  the length of the training. 
D)  the initial fitness level of the adult.

Question 2

Spaced retrieval involves teaching persons with cognitive impairment to remember new information by presenting to-be-remembered information and

Accepted Answer

A)  gradually increasing the time between adding new information to be remembered. 
B)  setting a specific space of time between presenting information and retrieval attempts. 
C)  gradually increasing the time between retrieval attempts. 
D)  setting a specific space of time between taking medications to improve memory and presenting new information to be remembered. 
A)  gradually increasing the time between adding new information to be remembered. 
B)  setting a specific space of time between presenting information and retrieval attempts. 
C)  gradually increasing the time between retrieval attempts. 
D)  setting a specific space of time between taking medications to improve memory and presenting new information to be remembered.

Question 3

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, which often accompanies long-term high cholesterol, involves major loss of recent memory and sometimes a total inability to form new memories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe the information-processing model and outline the three long-held assumptions it is based upon.

Accepted Answer

The information-processing model uses a

Question 5

Researchers have generally concluded that most of the reason memory performance declines with age has to do with encoding problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Memory for implicit material reveals that, in general, age differences are

Accepted Answer

A)  greater for explicit memory relative to implicit memory. 
B)  smaller for explicit memory relative to implicit memory. 
C)  are similar to that for explicit memory. 
D)  only found on perceptual tasks. 
A)  greater for explicit memory relative to implicit memory. 
B)  smaller for explicit memory relative to implicit memory. 
C)  are similar to that for explicit memory. 
D)  only found on perceptual tasks.

Question 7

Neuroscience research on the benefits of __________ shows that it plays a large role in protecting older adults from cognitive decline.

Accepted Answer

A)  bilingualism 
B)  musical training 
C)  emotional engagement 
D)  a long-term partnership 
A)  bilingualism 
B)  musical training 
C)  emotional engagement 
D)  a long-term partnership

Question 8

Metamemory refers to what one knows about

Accepted Answer

A)  the memory system and how it works. 
B)  the accuracy of the knowledge base. 
C)  current ongoing memory processes. 
D)  one's own past experiences. 
A)  the memory system and how it works. 
B)  the accuracy of the knowledge base. 
C)  current ongoing memory processes. 
D)  one's own past experiences.

Question 9

Juanita started her job as a teller at a bank two years ago. At first, she was very careful and deliberate using the computer's number keys when she entered the amounts for deposits into customer accounts. Now, she enters numbers rapidly without even turning her eyes toward the keyboard. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  automatic processing. 
B)  effortful processing. 
C)  divided attention. 
D)  attentional capacity. 
A)  automatic processing. 
B)  effortful processing. 
C)  divided attention. 
D)  attentional capacity.

Question 10

Metamemory involves remembering items or events that did not occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Taking notes while listening to a lecture requires

Accepted Answer

A)  divided attention. 
B)  effortful processing. 
C)  external aids. 
D)  memory self-efficacy. 
A)  divided attention. 
B)  effortful processing. 
C)  external aids. 
D)  memory self-efficacy.

Question 12

Tapping into memory monitoring strategies may be an effective way to compensate for older adults' tendency to be more prone to

Accepted Answer

A)  flashbulb memory errors. 
B)  false memory errors. 
C)  autobiographic memory errors. 
D)  semantic memory errors. 
A)  flashbulb memory errors. 
B)  false memory errors. 
C)  autobiographic memory errors. 
D)  semantic memory errors.

Question 13

Neuroscience research clearly demonstrates that __________________ has a wide range of effects on the brain, including increased neural plasticity, and can be an intervention alternative for diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.

Accepted Answer

A)  a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids 
B)  reading 
C)  exercise 
D)  working past retirement age 
A)  a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids 
B)  reading 
C)  exercise 
D)  working past retirement age

Question 14

Semantic memory can be described as involving which type of ability?

Accepted Answer

A)  being able to recall a stimuli viewed for a few seconds 
B)  remembering to do something in the future 
C)  remembering where something was heard or seen 
D)  recalling the definition of a word or a historical fact 
A)  being able to recall a stimuli viewed for a few seconds 
B)  remembering to do something in the future 
C)  remembering where something was heard or seen 
D)  recalling the definition of a word or a historical fact

Question 15

The process that information is held in working memory is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  rehearsal. 
B)  elaboration. 
C)  automatic processing. 
D)  metacognition. 
A)  rehearsal. 
B)  elaboration. 
C)  automatic processing. 
D)  metacognition.

Question 16

The earliest step in information processing is

Accepted Answer

A)  attention. 
B)  working memory. 
C)  primary memory. 
D)  sensory memory. 
A)  attention. 
B)  working memory. 
C)  primary memory. 
D)  sensory memory.

Question 17

Describe normative age-related differences in working memory. What are the implications for daily functioning?

Accepted Answer

Working memory involves holding informat

Question 18

What part of the information processing system has an unlimited capacity, takes in information rapidly, and is almost an identical representation of the stimuli as it exists in the observable environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  attention 
B)  sensory memory 
C)  working memory 
D)  tertiary memory 
A)  attention 
B)  sensory memory 
C)  working memory 
D)  tertiary memory

Question 19

Flashbulb memories feel very real, and people think they can remember them down to the smallest detail. Research on the accuracy of flashbulb memories indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)  this is true. Flashbulb memories are highly accurate and are not likely to be forgotten over time. 
B)  this is false. Due to the highly emotional nature of flashbulb memories, they are usually forgotten quickly. 
C)  this is false. When comparing people's memories with independent records of actual events, people's memories are often wrong. 
D)  this is true for younger adults but not for older adults. 
A)  this is true. Flashbulb memories are highly accurate and are not likely to be forgotten over time. 
B)  this is false. Due to the highly emotional nature of flashbulb memories, they are usually forgotten quickly. 
C)  this is false. When comparing people's memories with independent records of actual events, people's memories are often wrong. 
D)  this is true for younger adults but not for older adults.

Question 20

The process of prospective memory begins with the intention to remember something in the future and depends on monitoring

Accepted Answer

A)  event and time cues. 
B)  encoding and retrieval. 
C)  automatic and effortful processing. 
D)  implicit and explicit memory. 
A)  event and time cues. 
B)  encoding and retrieval. 
C)  automatic and effortful processing. 
D)  implicit and explicit memory.

Physical fitness training improves cognitive performance in older adults regardless of

Spaced retrieval involves teaching persons with cognitive impairment to remember new information by presenting to-be-remembered information and

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, which often accompanies long-term high cholesterol, involves major loss of recent memory and sometimes a total inability to form new memories.

Describe the information-processing model and outline the three long-held assumptions it is based upon.

Researchers have generally concluded that most of the reason memory performance declines with age has to do with encoding problems.

Memory for implicit material reveals that, in general, age differences are

Neuroscience research on the benefits of __________ shows that it plays a large role in protecting older adults from cognitive decline.

Metamemory refers to what one knows about

Metamemory involves remembering items or events that did not occur.

Taking notes while listening to a lecture requires

Tapping into memory monitoring strategies may be an effective way to compensate for older adults' tendency to be more prone to

Neuroscience research clearly demonstrates that __________________ has a wide range of effects on the brain, including increased neural plasticity, and can be an intervention alternative for diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.

Semantic memory can be described as involving which type of ability?

The process that information is held in working memory is known as

The earliest step in information processing is

Describe normative age-related differences in working memory. What are the implications for daily functioning?

What part of the information processing system has an unlimited capacity, takes in information rapidly, and is almost an identical representation of the stimuli as it exists in the observable environment?

Flashbulb memories feel very real, and people think they can remember them down to the smallest detail. Research on the accuracy of flashbulb memories indicates that

The process of prospective memory begins with the intention to remember something in the future and depends on monitoring

Studying Adult Development and Aging

Neuroscience As a Basis for Adult Development

Physical Changes

Longevity, Health, and Functioning

Where People Live: Person-Environment Interactions

Intelligence, Reasoning, Creativity, and Wisdom

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Personality

Clinical Assessment, Mental Health, and Mental Disorders

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Exam 6: Attention and Memory

Physical fitness training improves cognitive performance in older adults regardless of

Spaced retrieval involves teaching persons with cognitive impairment to remember new information by presenting to-be-remembered information and

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, which often accompanies long-term high cholesterol, involves major loss of recent memory and sometimes a total inability to form new memories.

Describe the information-processing model and outline the three long-held assumptions it is based upon.

Researchers have generally concluded that most of the reason memory performance declines with age has to do with encoding problems.

Memory for implicit material reveals that, in general, age differences are

Neuroscience research on the benefits of __________ shows that it plays a large role in protecting older adults from cognitive decline.

Metamemory refers to what one knows about

Metamemory involves remembering items or events that did not occur.

Taking notes while listening to a lecture requires

Tapping into memory monitoring strategies may be an effective way to compensate for older adults' tendency to be more prone to

Neuroscience research clearly demonstrates that __________________ has a wide range of effects on the brain, including increased neural plasticity, and can be an intervention alternative for diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.

Semantic memory can be described as involving which type of ability?

The process that information is held in working memory is known as

The earliest step in information processing is

Describe normative age-related differences in working memory. What are the implications for daily functioning?

What part of the information processing system has an unlimited capacity, takes in information rapidly, and is almost an identical representation of the stimuli as it exists in the observable environment?

Flashbulb memories feel very real, and people think they can remember them down to the smallest detail. Research on the accuracy of flashbulb memories indicates that

The process of prospective memory begins with the intention to remember something in the future and depends on monitoring

Studying Adult Development and Aging

Neuroscience As a Basis for Adult Development

Physical Changes

Longevity, Health, and Functioning

Where People Live: Person-Environment Interactions

Intelligence, Reasoning, Creativity, and Wisdom

Social Cognition

Personality

Clinical Assessment, Mental Health, and Mental Disorders

Relationships

Work, Leisure, and Retirement

Dying and Bereavement

Healthy Aging

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