Question 1

In investigative questioning, how do leading questions and open-ended questions compare?

Accepted Answer

A) Open-ended questions lead to more accuracy but fewer details than leading questions. 
B) Open-ended questions lead to more accuracy and more details than leading questions. 
C) Leading questions lead to more accuracy but fewer details than open-ended questions. 
D) Leading questions lead to more accuracy and more details than open-ended questions. 
E) Both types of questions lead equally to many details, but little accuracy. 
A) Open-ended questions lead to more accuracy but fewer details than leading questions. 
B) Open-ended questions lead to more accuracy and more details than leading questions. 
C) Leading questions lead to more accuracy but fewer details than open-ended questions. 
D) Leading questions lead to more accuracy and more details than open-ended questions. 
E) Both types of questions lead equally to many details, but little accuracy.

Question 2

The "Magic 7" refers to the

Accepted Answer

A) duration of sensory memory. 
B) capacity of short-term memory. 
C) capacity of sensory memory. 
D) duration of short-term memory. 
E) number of systems in the leading model of short-term memory. 
A) duration of sensory memory. 
B) capacity of short-term memory. 
C) capacity of sensory memory. 
D) duration of short-term memory. 
E) number of systems in the leading model of short-term memory.

Question 3

Regarding declarative memory, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Declarative memory is a type of long-term memory. 
B) Declarative memory is memory of facts and personal information. 
C) Declarative memories are recalled without conscious effort. 
D) Declarative memory is described as explicit. 
E) The two types of declarative memory are semantic and episodic. 
A) Declarative memory is a type of long-term memory. 
B) Declarative memory is memory of facts and personal information. 
C) Declarative memories are recalled without conscious effort. 
D) Declarative memory is described as explicit. 
E) The two types of declarative memory are semantic and episodic.

Question 4

Declarative memory is also known as

Accepted Answer

A) procedural memory. 
B) demonstrative memory. 
C) semantic memory. 
D) explicit memory. 
E) implicit memory. 
A) procedural memory. 
B) demonstrative memory. 
C) semantic memory. 
D) explicit memory. 
E) implicit memory.

Question 5

Summarize some of the more commonly used mnemonics.

Accepted Answer

A mnemonic is a strategy for improving m

Question 6

The "Try This Out" Feature in your text, "What's in the Photograph?" applies which concept from the unit on memory?

Accepted Answer

A) People are better able to recall information that is consistent with their existing schemas. 
B) People can better recall data that they have "chunked" into smaller bits. 
C) Emotionally arousing events can leave vivid, flashbulb memories permanently etched into the brain. 
D) False memories of events that never took place can be induced experimentally. 
E) Memory retrieval is impaired by a lack of retrieval cues, as well as by failure to encode information. 
A) People are better able to recall information that is consistent with their existing schemas. 
B) People can better recall data that they have "chunked" into smaller bits. 
C) Emotionally arousing events can leave vivid, flashbulb memories permanently etched into the brain. 
D) False memories of events that never took place can be induced experimentally. 
E) Memory retrieval is impaired by a lack of retrieval cues, as well as by failure to encode information.

Question 7

A retrieval cue is

Accepted Answer

A) an experimental task in which subjects are presented with a stimulus that primes them to respond in a particular way. 
B) a process for enhancing retention of information by breaking the information into smaller, more easily recalled chunks. 
C) a lingering mental representation of a sound. 
D) a lingering mental representation of a visual image. 
E) a stimulus associated with original learning that helps jog one's memory. 
A) an experimental task in which subjects are presented with a stimulus that primes them to respond in a particular way. 
B) a process for enhancing retention of information by breaking the information into smaller, more easily recalled chunks. 
C) a lingering mental representation of a sound. 
D) a lingering mental representation of a visual image. 
E) a stimulus associated with original learning that helps jog one's memory.

Question 8

Long-term potentiation involves _____.

Accepted Answer

A) the creation of new neural circuits in the thalamus 
B) the encoding of a fear response in the amygdala 
C) a long-lasting increase in the strength of synaptic connections 
D) the creation of neuronal networks in the cerebellum 
E) a relatively temporary memory created in the hippocampus 
A) the creation of new neural circuits in the thalamus 
B) the encoding of a fear response in the amygdala 
C) a long-lasting increase in the strength of synaptic connections 
D) the creation of neuronal networks in the cerebellum 
E) a relatively temporary memory created in the hippocampus

Question 9

What is the current status of research on memory-enhancing drugs?

Accepted Answer

A) Mixed evidence for the effectiveness of the drugs in memory enhancement among normal individuals 
B) Strong evidence that the drugs enhance memory in normal individuals 
C) Strong evidence that the drugs enhance memory in normal individuals, but only if the drugs are taken for at least two years 
D) Strong evidence that the drugs enhance memory in normal individuals, but only if combined with memory-retraining exercises 
E) No compelling scientific evidence that the drugs enhance memory in normal individuals 
A) Mixed evidence for the effectiveness of the drugs in memory enhancement among normal individuals 
B) Strong evidence that the drugs enhance memory in normal individuals 
C) Strong evidence that the drugs enhance memory in normal individuals, but only if the drugs are taken for at least two years 
D) Strong evidence that the drugs enhance memory in normal individuals, but only if combined with memory-retraining exercises 
E) No compelling scientific evidence that the drugs enhance memory in normal individuals

Question 10

Where memory is concerned, the hippocampus _____.

Accepted Answer

A) is involved with processing procedural memories, but not dispositional information 
B) is involved with processing emotional memories, but not memories of factual information 
C) is involved with processing memories of factual information, but not emotional memories 
D) is involved with processing long-term memories, but not memories of intermediate duration 
E) is involved with processing semantic and episodic memories, but not procedural memories 
A) is involved with processing procedural memories, but not dispositional information 
B) is involved with processing emotional memories, but not memories of factual information 
C) is involved with processing memories of factual information, but not emotional memories 
D) is involved with processing long-term memories, but not memories of intermediate duration 
E) is involved with processing semantic and episodic memories, but not procedural memories

Question 11

Keiko knows that Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah and that George Washington was the first president of the United States. These are examples of

Accepted Answer

A) procedural memory. 
B) declarative memory. 
C) historical memory. 
D) working memory. 
E) prospective memory. 
A) procedural memory. 
B) declarative memory. 
C) historical memory. 
D) working memory. 
E) prospective memory.

Question 12

Phillip's doctor has recommended that Phillip take his medication early in the mornings. Phillip is having trouble remembering to take his blood pressure medication in the mornings when he wakes up. Sometimes he doesn't remember to take his medication all day, and thus misses a dose. One approach Phillip might take to improving his memory for this task is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A) develop a mental image that represents him taking the medication 
B) create an acronym to help him remember the medication 
C) pay more attention to his daily activities 
D) devise a rhyme that reminds him to take the medication in the morning 
E) link this task to an external time-based cue, such as having breakfast 
A) develop a mental image that represents him taking the medication 
B) create an acronym to help him remember the medication 
C) pay more attention to his daily activities 
D) devise a rhyme that reminds him to take the medication in the morning 
E) link this task to an external time-based cue, such as having breakfast

Question 13

The storage device of sensory memory is called the

Accepted Answer

A) eidetic engine. 
B) consolidation register. 
C) temporary storage center. 
D) sensory register. 
E) semantic network. 
A) eidetic engine. 
B) consolidation register. 
C) temporary storage center. 
D) sensory register. 
E) semantic network.

Question 14

The major role of genes in memory may be their ability to control

Accepted Answer

A) development of new neurons. 
B) which neurons die. 
C) production of proteins. 
D) which experiences are encoded. 
E) synaptic connections. 
A) development of new neurons. 
B) which neurons die. 
C) production of proteins. 
D) which experiences are encoded. 
E) synaptic connections.

Question 15

Explain the role of neuronal networks and long-term potentiation in the formation and maintenance of memories.

Accepted Answer

Neuronal networks (neural networks)are c

Question 16

Cliff has vivid memories of burning his hand on a birthday candle at his seventh birthday party. But his mother corrects him, saying, "You never burned your hand. But I would tell you at every birthday to be careful of the candles." Which theoretical model best accounts for Cliff's misremembering?

Accepted Answer

A) Levels of processing theory 
B) Decay theory 
C) Interference theory 
D) Repressed memory theory 
E) Constructionist theory 
A) Levels of processing theory 
B) Decay theory 
C) Interference theory 
D) Repressed memory theory 
E) Constructionist theory

Question 17

Pedro has suffered a head injury that causes him to have no memory of the events preceding the injury. He is suffering from

Accepted Answer

A) retrograde amnesia. 
B) anterograde amnesia. 
C) proactive interference. 
D) retroactive interference. 
E) dissociative amnesia. 
A) retrograde amnesia. 
B) anterograde amnesia. 
C) proactive interference. 
D) retroactive interference. 
E) dissociative amnesia.

Question 18

During the war in Iraq, Max saw his best friend killed during an enemy attack. Max felt that he was partially responsible for his friend's death, and he has a great deal of guilt. Subsequently, Max has perfect recall of his war experience, except for his friend's death. Max's psychologically caused amnesia is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) dissociative amnesia. 
B) retrograde amnesia. 
C) reactive amnesia. 
D) anterograde amnesia. 
E) repressive amnesia. 
A) dissociative amnesia. 
B) retrograde amnesia. 
C) reactive amnesia. 
D) anterograde amnesia. 
E) repressive amnesia.

Question 19

According to constructionist theory, Gwendolyn's negative stereotype of how Asians behave is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) prospective memory. 
B) retrospective memory. 
C) schema. 
D) engram. 
E) misinformation effect. 
A) prospective memory. 
B) retrospective memory. 
C) schema. 
D) engram. 
E) misinformation effect.

Question 20

Strengthening synaptic connections between neurons by repeated stimulation is known as

Accepted Answer

A) long-term potentiation. 
B) short-term potentiation. 
C) electroshock therapy. 
D) neuronal networking. 
E) long-term consolidation. 
A) long-term potentiation. 
B) short-term potentiation. 
C) electroshock therapy. 
D) neuronal networking. 
E) long-term consolidation.

In investigative questioning, how do leading questions and open-ended questions compare?

The "Magic 7" refers to the

Regarding declarative memory, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Declarative memory is also known as

Summarize some of the more commonly used mnemonics.

The "Try This Out" Feature in your text, "What's in the Photograph?" applies which concept from the unit on memory?

A retrieval cue is

Long-term potentiation involves _____.

What is the current status of research on memory-enhancing drugs?

Where memory is concerned, the hippocampus _____.

Keiko knows that Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah and that George Washington was the first president of the United States. These are examples of

The storage device of sensory memory is called the

The major role of genes in memory may be their ability to control

Explain the role of neuronal networks and long-term potentiation in the formation and maintenance of memories.

Cliff has vivid memories of burning his hand on a birthday candle at his seventh birthday party. But his mother corrects him, saying, "You never burned your hand. But I would tell you at every birthday to be careful of the candles." Which theoretical model best accounts for Cliff's misremembering?

Pedro has suffered a head injury that causes him to have no memory of the events preceding the injury. He is suffering from

According to constructionist theory, Gwendolyn's negative stereotype of how Asians behave is an example of a(n)

Strengthening synaptic connections between neurons by repeated stimulation is known as

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Exam 6: Memory

In investigative questioning, how do leading questions and open-ended questions compare?

The "Magic 7" refers to the

Regarding declarative memory, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Declarative memory is also known as

Summarize some of the more commonly used mnemonics.

The "Try This Out" Feature in your text, "What's in the Photograph?" applies which concept from the unit on memory?

A retrieval cue is

Long-term potentiation involves _____.

What is the current status of research on memory-enhancing drugs?

Where memory is concerned, the hippocampus _____.

Keiko knows that Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah and that George Washington was the first president of the United States. These are examples of

The storage device of sensory memory is called the

The major role of genes in memory may be their ability to control

Explain the role of neuronal networks and long-term potentiation in the formation and maintenance of memories.

Cliff has vivid memories of burning his hand on a birthday candle at his seventh birthday party. But his mother corrects him, saying, "You never burned your hand. But I would tell you at every birthday to be careful of the candles." Which theoretical model best accounts for Cliff's misremembering?

Pedro has suffered a head injury that causes him to have no memory of the events preceding the injury. He is suffering from

According to constructionist theory, Gwendolyn's negative stereotype of how Asians behave is an example of a(n)

Strengthening synaptic connections between neurons by repeated stimulation is known as

The Science of Psychology

Biological Foundations of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Thinking Language and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Human Development

Psychology and Health

Personality

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Methods of Therapy

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