Question 1

What does explicit memory refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)  information that can be consciously recollected 
B)  memory that is easily retrieved 
C)  memory without awareness 
D)  semantic networks 
A)  information that can be consciously recollected 
B)  memory that is easily retrieved 
C)  memory without awareness 
D)  semantic networks

Question 2

Why is our short-term memory (STM) also referred to as working memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  because it has an unlimited capacity and short duration 
B)  because it never stops 
C)  because it stores and retrieves information 
D)  because it is the largest memory system 
A)  because it has an unlimited capacity and short duration 
B)  because it never stops 
C)  because it stores and retrieves information 
D)  because it is the largest memory system

Question 3

Which method is useful for increasing retention of new information by relating it to known information and personally relevant experiences?

Accepted Answer

A)  elaborative encoding 
B)  episodic memory 
C)  flashbulb memory 
D)  maintenance rehearsal 
A)  elaborative encoding 
B)  episodic memory 
C)  flashbulb memory 
D)  maintenance rehearsal

Question 4

Briefly describe how long-term memories are organized using the semantic network model.

Accepted Answer

The semantic network model suggests that

Question 5

List the differences and similarities between sensory memory and long-term memory.

Accepted Answer

Sensory memory and long-term memory are

Question 6

In which process is information initially placed into our memory in the form of mental representations?

Accepted Answer

A)  encoding 
B)  retrieval 
C)  storage 
D)  recording 
A)  encoding 
B)  retrieval 
C)  storage 
D)  recording

Question 7

Which of the following is an important principle for improving memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  organizing the information to be retained 
B)  studying for long uninterrupted periods 
C)  ignoring feedback on your memory performances 
D)  facilitating the transfer of information to the corpus callosum 
A)  organizing the information to be retained 
B)  studying for long uninterrupted periods 
C)  ignoring feedback on your memory performances 
D)  facilitating the transfer of information to the corpus callosum

What does explicit memory refer to?

Why is our short-term memory (STM) also referred to as working memory?

Which method is useful for increasing retention of new information by relating it to known information and personally relevant experiences?

Briefly describe how long-term memories are organized using the semantic network model.

List the differences and similarities between sensory memory and long-term memory.

In which process is information initially placed into our memory in the form of mental representations?

Which of the following is an important principle for improving memory?

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Exam 7: Memory

What does explicit memory refer to?

Why is our short-term memory (STM) also referred to as working memory?

Which method is useful for increasing retention of new information by relating it to known information and personally relevant experiences?

Briefly describe how long-term memories are organized using the semantic network model.

List the differences and similarities between sensory memory and long-term memory.

In which process is information initially placed into our memory in the form of mental representations?

Which of the following is an important principle for improving memory?

Introducing Psychology and Research Methods

Brain and Behaviour

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Conditioning and Learning

Intelligence, Cognition, Language, and Creativity

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Health, Stress, and Coping

Therapies

Social Behaviour

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