Question 1

According to Jenkin's (1979) tetrahedral model of memory experiments, researchers make choices along _______ dimensions.

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  four 
C)  five 
D)  eight 
A)  two 
B)  four 
C)  five 
D)  eight

Question 2

In a line graph, parallel lines indicate a main effect and an interaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Brown-Peterson technique is an example of an implicit memory test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Distinguish between explicit and implicit memory, and between short-term and long-term memory. Describe a task used by experimental psychologists to investigate each type of memory.

Accepted Answer

Explicit memory refers to the conscious,

Question 5

One of the advantages of multifactor experiments is that interactions cannot be produced by scale attenuation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In order to avoid scale attenuation effects, a memory test should be constructed in which

Accepted Answer

A)  pilot subjects score near the top of the scale when there is no experimental manipulation so that negative effects on scores can be observed. 
B)  pilot subjects score near the bottom of the scale when there is no experimental manipulation so that positive effects on scores can be observed. 
C)  pilot subjects score near the middle range of the scale when there is no experimental manipulation so that any effect on scores, whether positive or negative, can be observed. 
D)  pilot subjects are not aware of the experimental manipulation. 
A)  pilot subjects score near the top of the scale when there is no experimental manipulation so that negative effects on scores can be observed. 
B)  pilot subjects score near the bottom of the scale when there is no experimental manipulation so that positive effects on scores can be observed. 
C)  pilot subjects score near the middle range of the scale when there is no experimental manipulation so that any effect on scores, whether positive or negative, can be observed. 
D)  pilot subjects are not aware of the experimental manipulation.

Question 7

Answering questions about the movie you saw last night would involve _______ memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  long-term 
B)  implicit 
C)  short-term 
D)  explicit 
A)  long-term 
B)  implicit 
C)  short-term 
D)  explicit

Question 8

Describe Jenkins' (1979) tetrahedral model of memory experiments. Provide examples from experiments in the text.

Accepted Answer

Jenkins' (1979) tetrahedral model of mem

Question 9

Describe the Brown-Peterson short-term memory procedure used in Scarborough's (1972) experiment. Describe the results of this experiment.

Accepted Answer

The Brown-Peterson short-term memory pro

Question 10

In line with the levels of processing theory, Craik and Tulving (1975) found that recognition performance was best in the ______ condition, worst in the ______ condition, and intermediate in the ______ condition.

Accepted Answer

A)  semantic; graphemic; phonemic 
B)  graphemic; phonemic; semantic 
C)  semantic; phonemic; graphemic 
D)  phonemic; graphemic; semantic 
A)  semantic; graphemic; phonemic 
B)  graphemic; phonemic; semantic 
C)  semantic; phonemic; graphemic 
D)  phonemic; graphemic; semantic

Question 11

Discuss advantages and disadvantages of using multifactor designs.

Accepted Answer

Multifactor designs in research offer se

Question 12

In the paired-associate method,

Accepted Answer

A)  participants memorize a list of nonsense syllables and must recall them in the same order as they appeared on the list. 
B)  participants must memorize a list of words and then recall them in whatever order they can. 
C)  participants are asked to generate a list of words associated with a word presented to them by the experimenter. 
D)  participants learn pairs of words (e.g., light - car) and are later asked to recall the second word of each pair (e.g., car) after being presented with the first word of the pair (e.g., light). 
A)  participants memorize a list of nonsense syllables and must recall them in the same order as they appeared on the list. 
B)  participants must memorize a list of words and then recall them in whatever order they can. 
C)  participants are asked to generate a list of words associated with a word presented to them by the experimenter. 
D)  participants learn pairs of words (e.g., light - car) and are later asked to recall the second word of each pair (e.g., car) after being presented with the first word of the pair (e.g., light).

Question 13

On an implicit word fragment completion test, 47 percent of the fragments in the studied condition were completed and 23 percent of fragments in the non-studied condition were completed. The amount of priming is _______ percent.

Accepted Answer

A)  24 
B)  70 
C)  23 
D)  47 
A)  24 
B)  70 
C)  23 
D)  47

Question 14

Signal-detection theory has been used to assess memory performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Based on Scarborough's (1972) results we can conclude that forgetting is greater for auditory than for visual presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to Jenkin's (1979) tetrahedral model of memory experiments, researchers make choices along _______ dimensions.

In a line graph, parallel lines indicate a main effect and an interaction.

The Brown-Peterson technique is an example of an implicit memory test.

Distinguish between explicit and implicit memory, and between short-term and long-term memory. Describe a task used by experimental psychologists to investigate each type of memory.

One of the advantages of multifactor experiments is that interactions cannot be produced by scale attenuation.

In order to avoid scale attenuation effects, a memory test should be constructed in which

Answering questions about the movie you saw last night would involve _______ memory.

Describe Jenkins' (1979) tetrahedral model of memory experiments. Provide examples from experiments in the text.

Describe the Brown-Peterson short-term memory procedure used in Scarborough's (1972) experiment. Describe the results of this experiment.

In line with the levels of processing theory, Craik and Tulving (1975) found that recognition performance was best in the condition, worst in the condition, and intermediate in the __ condition.

Discuss advantages and disadvantages of using multifactor designs.

In the paired-associate method,

On an implicit word fragment completion test, 47 percent of the fragments in the studied condition were completed and 23 percent of fragments in the non-studied condition were completed. The amount of priming is _______ percent.

Signal-detection theory has been used to assess memory performance.

Based on Scarborough's (1972) results we can conclude that forgetting is greater for auditory than for visual presentation.

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Exam 10: Remembering and Forgetting

According to Jenkin's (1979) tetrahedral model of memory experiments, researchers make choices along _______ dimensions.

In a line graph, parallel lines indicate a main effect and an interaction.

The Brown-Peterson technique is an example of an implicit memory test.

Distinguish between explicit and implicit memory, and between short-term and long-term memory. Describe a task used by experimental psychologists to investigate each type of memory.

One of the advantages of multifactor experiments is that interactions cannot be produced by scale attenuation.

In order to avoid scale attenuation effects, a memory test should be constructed in which

Answering questions about the movie you saw last night would involve _______ memory.

Describe Jenkins' (1979) tetrahedral model of memory experiments. Provide examples from experiments in the text.

Describe the Brown-Peterson short-term memory procedure used in Scarborough's (1972) experiment. Describe the results of this experiment.

In line with the levels of processing theory, Craik and Tulving (1975) found that recognition performance was best in the ______ condition, worst in the ______ condition, and intermediate in the ______ condition.

Discuss advantages and disadvantages of using multifactor designs.

In the paired-associate method,

On an implicit word fragment completion test, 47 percent of the fragments in the studied condition were completed and 23 percent of fragments in the non-studied condition were completed. The amount of priming is _______ percent.

Signal-detection theory has been used to assess memory performance.

Based on Scarborough's (1972) results we can conclude that forgetting is greater for auditory than for visual presentation.

Explanation in Scientific Psychology

Research Techniques: Observation and Correlation

Research Techniques: Experiments

Ethics in Psychological Research

How to Read and Write Research Reports

Psychophysics

Perception

Attention and Reaction Time

Learning and Conditioning

Thinking and Problem Solving

Individual Differences and Development

Social Psychology

Environmental Psychology

Human Factors

Experimental Psychology: A Historical Sketch

Statistical Reasoning: An Introduction

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In line with the levels of processing theory, Craik and Tulving (1975) found that recognition performance was best in the condition, worst in the condition, and intermediate in the __ condition.