Question 1

Which part of the brain supports explicit memory in Squire and Knowlton's memory taxonomy?

Accepted Answer

A) amygdala 
B) cerebellum 
C) medial temporal lobe 
D) neocortex 
A) amygdala 
B) cerebellum 
C) medial temporal lobe 
D) neocortex C

Question 2

Semantic memory is _____ while episodic memory is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) general knowledge; memory for skills 
B) general knowledge; memory for temporally linked information 
C) memory for skills; memory for temporally linked information 
D) memory for temporally linked information; general knowledge 
A) general knowledge; memory for skills 
B) general knowledge; memory for temporally linked information 
C) memory for skills; memory for temporally linked information 
D) memory for temporally linked information; general knowledge B

Question 3

When you experience the "tip of the tongue" phenomenon, what methods do you use to try to recall the information from your long-term memory? Do these methods usually work? Are there any other methods that might work better for you?

Accepted Answer

When I experience the "tip of the tongue" phenomenon, I usually try a few different methods to recall the information from my long-term memory. One method I use is to try to think of related words or concepts that might trigger the memory. For example, if I can't remember someone's name, I might try to remember where I met them or what we were talking about when I last saw them. I also try to relax and give myself some time to let the memory come to me naturally.

Sometimes these methods work, and I am able to recall the information I was trying to remember. However, there are also times when these methods don't work, and I continue to struggle to recall the information. In these cases, I find that taking a break and focusing on something else can help. Often, the memory will come to me when I least expect it, such as when I'm doing a completely unrelated task.

Another method that might work better for me is to engage in physical activity or exercise. I find that getting my body moving and increasing blood flow to my brain can help to jog my memory. Additionally, using mnemonic devices or visualization techniques can also be effective for recalling information from long-term memory. Overall, I find that a combination of different methods and a bit of patience is usually the most effective approach for overcoming the "tip of the tongue" phenomenon.

Question 4

In Atkinson and Shiffrin's model of LTM, all of the following are control processes, except

Accepted Answer

A) coding. 
B) sensory inhibition. 
C) rehearsal. 
D) retrieval strategies. 
A) coding. 
B) sensory inhibition. 
C) rehearsal. 
D) retrieval strategies.

Question 5

The recency effect found in a serial position curve can be eliminated if

Accepted Answer

A) subjects rehearse all words equally often, suggesting that the recency effect is caused by retrieval from STM. 
B) subjects rehearse words equally often, suggesting that the recency effect is caused by retrieval from LTM. 
C) subjects perform another task for 30 seconds, suggesting that the recency effect is caused by retrieval from STM. 
D) subjects perform another task for 30 seconds, suggesting that the recency effect is caused by retrieval from LTM. 
A) subjects rehearse all words equally often, suggesting that the recency effect is caused by retrieval from STM. 
B) subjects rehearse words equally often, suggesting that the recency effect is caused by retrieval from LTM. 
C) subjects perform another task for 30 seconds, suggesting that the recency effect is caused by retrieval from STM. 
D) subjects perform another task for 30 seconds, suggesting that the recency effect is caused by retrieval from LTM.

Question 6

Which is an example of episodic memory?

Accepted Answer

A) tying your shoe 
B) naming capitals of states 
C) recalling your 5th birthday 
D) learning definitions 
A) tying your shoe 
B) naming capitals of states 
C) recalling your 5th birthday 
D) learning definitions

Question 7

Knowing what you now know about memory, apply what you have learned to how best to study. Include, where possible, specific examples of research to support your claims.

Accepted Answer

To study effectively, it is important to

Question 8

Which task requires explicit memory in Squire and Knowlton's memory taxonomy?

Accepted Answer

A) learned skills and procedures 
B) a recall test 
C) classical conditioning 
D) reflex learning 
A) learned skills and procedures 
B) a recall test 
C) classical conditioning 
D) reflex learning

Question 9

Tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon is when you know the information but you have difficulty articulating because of a motor deficit of the tongue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Dunlosky and Nelson found that immediate judgments of learning were superior to delayed judgments of learning when judging

Accepted Answer

A) which of two learning strategies was most effective. 
B) which individual items were learned. 
C) Both a and b 
D) Neither a nor b 
A) which of two learning strategies was most effective. 
B) which individual items were learned. 
C) Both a and b 
D) Neither a nor b

Question 11

Discuss the Atkinson-Shiffrin model of memory. Include in your answer how information is entered into long-term memory. Include also relevant supporting research.

Accepted Answer

The Atkinson-Shiffrin model of memory, a

Question 12

A biasing effect in administering a police lineup occurs when

Accepted Answer

A) a person in a lineup has a distinctive feature. 
B) the investigator's body language reveals unintentional cues. 
C) a person in a lineup was included in a mug shot photo. 
D) All of these. 
A) a person in a lineup has a distinctive feature. 
B) the investigator's body language reveals unintentional cues. 
C) a person in a lineup was included in a mug shot photo. 
D) All of these.

Question 13

Both Brown & McNeill and Read & Bruce found that the most frequently used strategy for searching LTM during the 'tip-of-the-tongue' stage was to

Accepted Answer

A) spontaneously recall the name without thinking. 
B) use contextual information associated with the name. 
C) use partial information related to the spelling of the name. 
D) generate a list of plausible names. 
A) spontaneously recall the name without thinking. 
B) use contextual information associated with the name. 
C) use partial information related to the spelling of the name. 
D) generate a list of plausible names.

Question 14

Which strategy is most likely to lead to rote learning?

Accepted Answer

A) rehearsal 
B) coding 
C) imaging 
D) elaboration 
A) rehearsal 
B) coding 
C) imaging 
D) elaboration

Question 15

Showing mug shots to eyewitnesses is a good method for improving the reliability of the witness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Procedural memory is a part of

Accepted Answer

A) episodic memory. 
B) semantic memory. 
C) STM. 
D) LTM. 
A) episodic memory. 
B) semantic memory. 
C) STM. 
D) LTM.

Question 17

A negative recency effect (decreased recall of words at the end of the list) occurs for

Accepted Answer

A) immediate recall of a word list. 
B) delayed recall of a word list. 
C) Both immediate recall of a word list and delayed recall of a word list. 
D) Neither immediate recall of a word list nor delayed recall of a word list. 
A) immediate recall of a word list. 
B) delayed recall of a word list. 
C) Both immediate recall of a word list and delayed recall of a word list. 
D) Neither immediate recall of a word list nor delayed recall of a word list.

Question 18

Reading the same passage twice helps amnesics increase their

Accepted Answer

A) confidence level. 
B) reading speed. 
C) performance on a multiple choice test. 
D) performance on a recall test. 
A) confidence level. 
B) reading speed. 
C) performance on a multiple choice test. 
D) performance on a recall test.

Question 19

What is Squire and Knowlton's conceptualization of long-term memory? How are the various brain structures related to different aspects of memory? (Hint: The diagram in your text was a good summary of this.)

Accepted Answer

Squire and Knowlton's conceptualization

Question 20

Learning can be characterized as the transfer of information between STM to LTM.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which part of the brain supports explicit memory in Squire and Knowlton's memory taxonomy?

Semantic memory is _ while episodic memory is _.

When you experience the "tip of the tongue" phenomenon, what methods do you use to try to recall the information from your long-term memory? Do these methods usually work? Are there any other methods that might work better for you?

In Atkinson and Shiffrin's model of LTM, all of the following are control processes, except

The recency effect found in a serial position curve can be eliminated if

Which is an example of episodic memory?

Knowing what you now know about memory, apply what you have learned to how best to study. Include, where possible, specific examples of research to support your claims.

Which task requires explicit memory in Squire and Knowlton's memory taxonomy?

Tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon is when you know the information but you have difficulty articulating because of a motor deficit of the tongue.

Dunlosky and Nelson found that immediate judgments of learning were superior to delayed judgments of learning when judging

Discuss the Atkinson-Shiffrin model of memory. Include in your answer how information is entered into long-term memory. Include also relevant supporting research.

A biasing effect in administering a police lineup occurs when

Both Brown & McNeill and Read & Bruce found that the most frequently used strategy for searching LTM during the 'tip-of-the-tongue' stage was to

Which strategy is most likely to lead to rote learning?

Showing mug shots to eyewitnesses is a good method for improving the reliability of the witness.

Procedural memory is a part of

A negative recency effect (decreased recall of words at the end of the list) occurs for

Reading the same passage twice helps amnesics increase their

What is Squire and Knowlton's conceptualization of long-term memory? How are the various brain structures related to different aspects of memory? (Hint: The diagram in your text was a good summary of this.)

Learning can be characterized as the transfer of information between STM to LTM.

Introduction

Pattern Recognition

Attention

Short-Term Working Memory

Memory Codes

Visual Images

Categorization

Semantic Organization

Language

Comprehension and Memory for Text

Problem Solving

Expertise and Creativity

Decision Making

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Exam 5: Long-Term Memory

Which part of the brain supports explicit memory in Squire and Knowlton's memory taxonomy?

Semantic memory is _____ while episodic memory is _____.

When you experience the "tip of the tongue" phenomenon, what methods do you use to try to recall the information from your long-term memory? Do these methods usually work? Are there any other methods that might work better for you?

In Atkinson and Shiffrin's model of LTM, all of the following are control processes, except

The recency effect found in a serial position curve can be eliminated if

Which is an example of episodic memory?

Knowing what you now know about memory, apply what you have learned to how best to study. Include, where possible, specific examples of research to support your claims.

Which task requires explicit memory in Squire and Knowlton's memory taxonomy?

Tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon is when you know the information but you have difficulty articulating because of a motor deficit of the tongue.

Dunlosky and Nelson found that immediate judgments of learning were superior to delayed judgments of learning when judging

Discuss the Atkinson-Shiffrin model of memory. Include in your answer how information is entered into long-term memory. Include also relevant supporting research.

A biasing effect in administering a police lineup occurs when

Both Brown & McNeill and Read & Bruce found that the most frequently used strategy for searching LTM during the 'tip-of-the-tongue' stage was to

Which strategy is most likely to lead to rote learning?

Showing mug shots to eyewitnesses is a good method for improving the reliability of the witness.

Procedural memory is a part of

A negative recency effect (decreased recall of words at the end of the list) occurs for

Reading the same passage twice helps amnesics increase their

What is Squire and Knowlton's conceptualization of long-term memory? How are the various brain structures related to different aspects of memory? (Hint: The diagram in your text was a good summary of this.)

Learning can be characterized as the transfer of information between STM to LTM.

Introduction

Pattern Recognition

Attention

Short-Term Working Memory

Memory Codes

Visual Images

Categorization

Semantic Organization

Language

Comprehension and Memory for Text

Problem Solving

Expertise and Creativity

Decision Making

Filters

Semantic memory is _ while episodic memory is _.