Exam 7: Memory and Cognition

A major reason for older adults' high recall of events early in life is that

Your favorite aunt has asked for your advice. You see, she is very concerned about her memory. She thinks she (and several of her friends) might be starting to have serious memory problems but she isn't sure. She forgot where her car was parked the other day. Tell her what she can expect in terms of normal changes in memory with age. In addition, be sure to tell her about those things that might make it LOOK like she, or her friends, have age related memory problems, when in fact they may not.

Remembering to do some future behavior is referred to as ____ memory.

Older adults are most likely to remember which of the following aspects of an important message?

Josephine is 74 years old and is planning on taking a class to learn how to use her new computer; she should realize that

Some research has found that older adults who complain about their memories

Suppose you have an elderly relative who is experiencing common memory problems. Describe at least 2 strategies the she or he could use to remedy these problems Why would these be effective?

Metamemory refers to

How might negative stereotypes influence metamemory in older adults?

Grandfather has a difficult time learning the names of some new friends that you brought over to meet him. This difficulty is more probably due to

One pharmacological aid that shows promise for improving memory, particularly for those with serious memory problems, is

When memories are cued by an aroma rather than a word, the reminiscence bump occurs during

Retrieval from _____ memory does not appear to be a problem for older adults.

Describe an aspect of memory that appears not to change with age, one that appears to decline, and one that appears to improve.

Negative stereotypes about aging and memory seem to influence older adults'