Question 1

How can our understanding of memory contribute to improving teamwork?

Accepted Answer

Our understanding of memory can contribu

Question 2

Negative transfer between task A and task B is likely to occur when the _____ between the two tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)  stimuli and responses are the same 
B)  stimuli are the same but responses differ 
C)  stimuli are different but the responses are the same 
D)  stimuli and responses are different 
A)  stimuli and responses are the same 
B)  stimuli are the same but responses differ 
C)  stimuli are different but the responses are the same 
D)  stimuli and responses are different

Question 3

In training simulator design, which is cited as a factor of increasing fidelity between the training environment and the transfer environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing fidelity always helps 
B)  increasing stimulus fidelity helps, but response fidelity does not 
C)  fidelity must be near perfect for positive transfer to be found 
D)  increasing fidelity may distract attention from tasks to be trained 
A)  increasing fidelity always helps 
B)  increasing stimulus fidelity helps, but response fidelity does not 
C)  fidelity must be near perfect for positive transfer to be found 
D)  increasing fidelity may distract attention from tasks to be trained

Question 4

What is long-term working memory?

Accepted Answer

Long-term working memory is a theoretica

Question 5

What is an example of a "spinoff effect" in error prevention training?

Accepted Answer

A "spinoff effect" in error prevention t

Question 6

Animation in computer-based instruction has been found to be a source of _____load.

Accepted Answer

A)  extraneous 
B)  working memory 
C)  intrinsic 
D)  germane 
A)  extraneous 
B)  working memory 
C)  intrinsic 
D)  germane

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a role of the central executive?

Accepted Answer

A)  temporarily hold and manipulate information stored in long-term memory 
B)  coordinate performance on multiple tasks 
C)  language learning 
D)  attend selectively to stimuli 
A)  temporarily hold and manipulate information stored in long-term memory 
B)  coordinate performance on multiple tasks 
C)  language learning 
D)  attend selectively to stimuli

Question 8

In relation to expertise, an intrinsic task refers to a task that:

Accepted Answer

A)  is not central to the domain of expertise 
B)  defines the domain of expertise 
C)  relies heavily on implicit memory 
D)  is part of a larger group of tasks 
A)  is not central to the domain of expertise 
B)  defines the domain of expertise 
C)  relies heavily on implicit memory 
D)  is part of a larger group of tasks

Question 9

Results from the remember-know paradigm suggest that:

Accepted Answer

A)  remembering and knowing are independent processes 
B)  we remember before we know 
C)  first we know, then we remember 
D)  remembering and knowing are dependent processes 
A)  remembering and knowing are independent processes 
B)  we remember before we know 
C)  first we know, then we remember 
D)  remembering and knowing are dependent processes

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the three factors that are important in determining how well skilled performance is remembered?

Accepted Answer

A)  skill type 
B)  sequence of practice 
C)  expertise 
D)  individual differences 
A)  skill type 
B)  sequence of practice 
C)  expertise 
D)  individual differences

Question 11

The Situation Present Assessment Measure (SPAM) is an example of an _____ measure of Situation Awareness.

Accepted Answer

A)  explicit recall 
B)  interruption-based 
C)  embedded 
D)  explicit retrieval 
A)  explicit recall 
B)  interruption-based 
C)  embedded 
D)  explicit retrieval

Question 12

According to research in cognitive load theory, taking practice tests on material to be learned for transfer will:

Accepted Answer

A)  increase intrinsic load 
B)  increase extraneous load 
C)  increase germane load 
D)  all of the above 
A)  increase intrinsic load 
B)  increase extraneous load 
C)  increase germane load 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

Which stage of memory refers to our ability to get things successfully out of memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  storage (second stage) 
B)  encoding (first stage) 
C)  chunking (fourth stage) 
D)  retrieval (third stage) 
A)  storage (second stage) 
B)  encoding (first stage) 
C)  chunking (fourth stage) 
D)  retrieval (third stage)

Question 14

No decline in prospective memory is observed when involved in a task that is:

Accepted Answer

A)  unrelated to the future action 
B)  frequent 
C)  related to the intended future action 
D)  novel 
A)  unrelated to the future action 
B)  frequent 
C)  related to the intended future action 
D)  novel

Question 15

An implementation intention comprises the action itself and:

Accepted Answer

A)  a conscious intention to act 
B)  the future situation in which the intention must be executed within 
C)  continuous rehearsal 
D)  previous experience 
A)  a conscious intention to act 
B)  the future situation in which the intention must be executed within 
C)  continuous rehearsal 
D)  previous experience

Question 16

Reading span, operation span and counting span are all predictors of:

Accepted Answer

A)  reading and listening comprehension 
B)  learning to write computer programs 
C)  perceived workload 
D)  academic performance 
A)  reading and listening comprehension 
B)  learning to write computer programs 
C)  perceived workload 
D)  academic performance

Question 17

Forming an intention to perform a particular action at some point in the future relies on ____ memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  prospective 
B)  implicit 
C)  transactive 
D)  explicit 
A)  prospective 
B)  implicit 
C)  transactive 
D)  explicit

Question 18

Describe satisficing and opportunistic planning. What are some advantages and disadvantages of these strategies?

Accepted Answer

Satisficing is a decision-making strateg

Question 19

Stimulus/central processing/response compatibility refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  a component of template theory 
B)  a type of working memory analysis technique 
C)  design principles for auditory alerts 
D)  the best association of display formats to the codes of working memory 
A)  a component of template theory 
B)  a type of working memory analysis technique 
C)  design principles for auditory alerts 
D)  the best association of display formats to the codes of working memory

Question 20

In transfer of training to a target environment, the transfer-cost ratio defines the ratio of:

Accepted Answer

A)  training cost in the target environment to savings in the training environment 
B)  savings in the training environment to training cost in the target environment 
C)  training cost in the training environment to training cost in the target environment 
D)  training cost in the target environment to training cost in the training environment 
A)  training cost in the target environment to savings in the training environment 
B)  savings in the training environment to training cost in the target environment 
C)  training cost in the training environment to training cost in the target environment 
D)  training cost in the target environment to training cost in the training environment

How can our understanding of memory contribute to improving teamwork?

Negative transfer between task A and task B is likely to occur when the _____ between the two tasks.

In training simulator design, which is cited as a factor of increasing fidelity between the training environment and the transfer environment?

What is long-term working memory?

What is an example of a "spinoff effect" in error prevention training?

Animation in computer-based instruction has been found to be a source of _____load.

Which of the following is NOT a role of the central executive?

In relation to expertise, an intrinsic task refers to a task that:

Results from the remember-know paradigm suggest that:

Which of the following is NOT one of the three factors that are important in determining how well skilled performance is remembered?

The Situation Present Assessment Measure (SPAM) is an example of an _____ measure of Situation Awareness.

According to research in cognitive load theory, taking practice tests on material to be learned for transfer will:

Which stage of memory refers to our ability to get things successfully out of memory.

No decline in prospective memory is observed when involved in a task that is:

An implementation intention comprises the action itself and:

Reading span, operation span and counting span are all predictors of:

Forming an intention to perform a particular action at some point in the future relies on ____ memory.

Describe satisficing and opportunistic planning. What are some advantages and disadvantages of these strategies?

Stimulus/central processing/response compatibility refers to:

In transfer of training to a target environment, the transfer-cost ratio defines the ratio of:

Research Methods

Signal Detection and Absolute Judgement

Attention in Perception and Display Space

Spatial Displays

Spatial Cognition Navigation and Manual Control

Language and Communication

Decision Making

Selection of Action

Multi-Tasking

Mental Workload and Stress

Human-Automation Interaction

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Exam 7: Memory and Training

How can our understanding of memory contribute to improving teamwork?

Negative transfer between task A and task B is likely to occur when the _____ between the two tasks.

In training simulator design, which is cited as a factor of increasing fidelity between the training environment and the transfer environment?

What is long-term working memory?

What is an example of a "spinoff effect" in error prevention training?

Animation in computer-based instruction has been found to be a source of _____load.

Which of the following is NOT a role of the central executive?

In relation to expertise, an intrinsic task refers to a task that:

Results from the remember-know paradigm suggest that:

Which of the following is NOT one of the three factors that are important in determining how well skilled performance is remembered?

The Situation Present Assessment Measure (SPAM) is an example of an _____ measure of Situation Awareness.

According to research in cognitive load theory, taking practice tests on material to be learned for transfer will:

Which stage of memory refers to our ability to get things successfully out of memory.

No decline in prospective memory is observed when involved in a task that is:

An implementation intention comprises the action itself and:

Reading span, operation span and counting span are all predictors of:

Forming an intention to perform a particular action at some point in the future relies on ____ memory.

Describe satisficing and opportunistic planning. What are some advantages and disadvantages of these strategies?

Stimulus/central processing/response compatibility refers to:

In transfer of training to a target environment, the transfer-cost ratio defines the ratio of:

Research Methods

Signal Detection and Absolute Judgement

Attention in Perception and Display Space

Spatial Displays

Spatial Cognition Navigation and Manual Control

Language and Communication

Decision Making

Selection of Action

Multi-Tasking

Mental Workload and Stress

Human-Automation Interaction

Filters