Question 1

Alec still remembers how to touch-type, even though it has been three years since he has practiced. The memory system most directly involved here is

Accepted Answer

A)  episodic. 
B)  procedural. 
C)  semantic. 
D)  short-term. 
A)  episodic. 
B)  procedural. 
C)  semantic. 
D)  short-term.

Question 2

Claire, a three-year-old, has difficulty remembering her street address. According to research on short-term memory use, what is a likely cause of Claire's problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both limited memory capacity and ineffective strategy use 
B)  Ineffective strategy use, but not limited memory capacity 
C)  Limited memory capacity, but not ineffective strategy use 
D)  Neither limited memory capacity nor effective strategy use 
A)  Both limited memory capacity and ineffective strategy use 
B)  Ineffective strategy use, but not limited memory capacity 
C)  Limited memory capacity, but not ineffective strategy use 
D)  Neither limited memory capacity nor effective strategy use

Question 3

One of the specific methods used to improve memory that derives its name from the plural of the Latin word meaning "place" is the ________ method.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the specific methods used to...

Question 4

Identify and describe the procedures of at least three different mnemonic strategies.

Accepted Answer

Mnemonic strategies are techniques for m

Question 5

Categories that group similar events or things are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Categories that group similar events or things...

Question 6

Based on studies of context, in what location would a student be likely to perform best on an educational psychology test?

Accepted Answer

A)  In a familiar room such as a dorm room 
B)  In a small comfortable room with soft music playing 
C)  In a very quiet area, such as a library 
D)  In an educational psychology classroom 
A)  In a familiar room such as a dorm room 
B)  In a small comfortable room with soft music playing 
C)  In a very quiet area, such as a library 
D)  In an educational psychology classroom

Question 7

The process of detecting a stimulus and assigning meaning to it is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of detecting a stimulus and...

Question 8

Noah counted the legs on a bug and came up with eight. He then decided the bug was an arachnid (spider) because an arachnid has eight legs. His decision was based upon what aspect of concept learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Algorithm 
B)  Defining attribute 
C)  Heuristic 
D)  Prototype 
A)  Algorithm 
B)  Defining attribute 
C)  Heuristic 
D)  Prototype

Question 9

Knowledge stored in long-term memory that CANNOT be recalled upon demand is referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Knowledge stored in long-term memory that CANNOT...

Question 10

The basic purpose of chunking as a memory strategy is to

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A)  increase the capacity of information in all of the sensory registers. 
B)  increase the amount of information to be stored in the long-term memory. 
C)  reduce the amount of information to be stored in the working memory. 
D)  reduce the amount of time for processing information in long-term memory. 
A)  increase the capacity of information in all of the sensory registers. 
B)  increase the amount of information to be stored in the long-term memory. 
C)  reduce the amount of information to be stored in the working memory. 
D)  reduce the amount of time for processing information in long-term memory.

Question 11

It appears that the capacity of long-term memory is unlimited.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Where older cognitive approaches emphasized the acquisition of knowledge, newer approaches to cognitive psychology view learning as the construction of knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In order to understand the large amounts of information inherent in complex concepts, people must develop structures or patterns called

Accepted Answer

A)  levels. 
B)  mnemonics. 
C)  propositions. 
D)  schemas. 
A)  levels. 
B)  mnemonics. 
C)  propositions. 
D)  schemas.

Question 14

"I before e except after c" is an example of the chain-method approach to memorization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to the levels of processing theory, the length of time information is remembered is determined by

Accepted Answer

A)  how completely the initial learning was accomplished. 
B)  when we first encountered the information. 
C)  where it is stored in our memory. 
D)  why we have chosen to attend to the information. 
A)  how completely the initial learning was accomplished. 
B)  when we first encountered the information. 
C)  where it is stored in our memory. 
D)  why we have chosen to attend to the information.

Question 16

Studying all night before an important exam is an example of massed practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Information regarding events of our lives is stored in ________ long-term memory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Information regarding events of our lives is...

Question 18

All members of a concept category have clearly identifiable defining attributes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Stacey is trying to learn the abbreviations and names for the chemical elements, such as Au (gold). He connects the Au with a mental picture of Auric Goldfinger, the villain in a James Bond novel. This is an example of using what learning strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chaining 
B)  Keyword 
C)  Loci 
D)  Metacognitive 
A)  Chaining 
B)  Keyword 
C)  Loci 
D)  Metacognitive

Question 20

The keyword method involves memorizing a standard list of words as a basis for forming associations with new items.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Alec still remembers how to touch-type, even though it has been three years since he has practiced. The memory system most directly involved here is

Claire, a three-year-old, has difficulty remembering her street address. According to research on short-term memory use, what is a likely cause of Claire's problem?

One of the specific methods used to improve memory that derives its name from the plural of the Latin word meaning "place" is the ________ method.

Identify and describe the procedures of at least three different mnemonic strategies.

Categories that group similar events or things are called ________.

Based on studies of context, in what location would a student be likely to perform best on an educational psychology test?

The process of detecting a stimulus and assigning meaning to it is called ________.

Noah counted the legs on a bug and came up with eight. He then decided the bug was an arachnid (spider) because an arachnid has eight legs. His decision was based upon what aspect of concept learning?

Knowledge stored in long-term memory that CANNOT be recalled upon demand is referred to as ________.

The basic purpose of chunking as a memory strategy is to

It appears that the capacity of long-term memory is unlimited.

Where older cognitive approaches emphasized the acquisition of knowledge, newer approaches to cognitive psychology view learning as the construction of knowledge.

In order to understand the large amounts of information inherent in complex concepts, people must develop structures or patterns called

"I before e except after c" is an example of the chain-method approach to memorization.

According to the levels of processing theory, the length of time information is remembered is determined by

Studying all night before an important exam is an example of massed practice.

Information regarding events of our lives is stored in ________ long-term memory.

All members of a concept category have clearly identifiable defining attributes.

Stacey is trying to learn the abbreviations and names for the chemical elements, such as Au (gold). He connects the Au with a mental picture of Auric Goldfinger, the villain in a James Bond novel. This is an example of using what learning strategy?

The keyword method involves memorizing a standard list of words as a basis for forming associations with new items.

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Alec still remembers how to touch-type, even though it has been three years since he has practiced. The memory system most directly involved here is

Claire, a three-year-old, has difficulty remembering her street address. According to research on short-term memory use, what is a likely cause of Claire's problem?

One of the specific methods used to improve memory that derives its name from the plural of the Latin word meaning "place" is the ________ method.

Identify and describe the procedures of at least three different mnemonic strategies.

Categories that group similar events or things are called ________.

Based on studies of context, in what location would a student be likely to perform best on an educational psychology test?

The process of detecting a stimulus and assigning meaning to it is called ________.

Noah counted the legs on a bug and came up with eight. He then decided the bug was an arachnid (spider) because an arachnid has eight legs. His decision was based upon what aspect of concept learning?

Knowledge stored in long-term memory that CANNOT be recalled upon demand is referred to as ________.

The basic purpose of chunking as a memory strategy is to

It appears that the capacity of long-term memory is unlimited.

Where older cognitive approaches emphasized the acquisition of knowledge, newer approaches to cognitive psychology view learning as the construction of knowledge.

In order to understand the large amounts of information inherent in complex concepts, people must develop structures or patterns called

"I before e except after c" is an example of the chain-method approach to memorization.

According to the levels of processing theory, the length of time information is remembered is determined by

Studying all night before an important exam is an example of massed practice.

Information regarding events of our lives is stored in ________ long-term memory.

All members of a concept category have clearly identifiable defining attributes.

Stacey is trying to learn the abbreviations and names for the chemical elements, such as Au (gold). He connects the Au with a mental picture of Auric Goldfinger, the villain in a James Bond novel. This is an example of using what learning strategy?

The keyword method involves memorizing a standard list of words as a basis for forming associations with new items.

Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology

Cognitive Development

Self and Social and Moral Development

Learner Differences and Learning Needs

Language Development, Language Diversity, and Immigrant Education

Culture and Diversity

Behavioural Views of Learning

Complex Cognitive Processes

The Learning Sciences and Constructivism

Social Cognitive Views of Learning and Motivation

Motivation in Learning and Teaching

Creating Learning Environments

Teaching Every Student

Classroom Assessment, Grading, and Standardized Testing

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