Question 1

Regarding rehearsal of information,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The more you rehearse (mentally review) information as you read, the better you will remember it. 
B)  If new information is linked to one's existing superstitions, the end result can be improved memory for the new information. 
C)  The encoding strategy of rote rehearsal is more effective than elaborative processing because it keeps remembered information more concise. 
D)  To learn college-level information, you must make active use of reflective study strategies. 
A)  The more you rehearse (mentally review) information as you read, the better you will remember it. 
B)  If new information is linked to one's existing superstitions, the end result can be improved memory for the new information. 
C)  The encoding strategy of rote rehearsal is more effective than elaborative processing because it keeps remembered information more concise. 
D)  To learn college-level information, you must make active use of reflective study strategies.

Question 2

If two brain cells become more active at the same time,the connections between them grow stronger.This process is called

Accepted Answer

A)  the serial position effect. 
B)  long-term potentiation. 
C)  redintegration. 
D)  proactive consolidation. 
A)  the serial position effect. 
B)  long-term potentiation. 
C)  redintegration. 
D)  proactive consolidation.

Question 3

If you were asked to describe the steps you go through in backing your car out of the driveway,you would most likely retrieve this implicit memory by moving your head,hands,and feet with these movements providing cues for memory retrieval through a process known as _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you were asked to describe the...

Question 4

If two or more interconnected brain cells become more active at the same time,the connections between them grow stronger through a process known as __________.

Accepted Answer

long-term

Question 5

In sensory memory,the image that persists for about one-half second after being seen is called an engram.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Natasha is using an effective technique that will help her summarize the material she is studying,will force her to practice retrieving information,and will provide her with feedback on what she knows.Natasha is using

Accepted Answer

A)  rote rehearsal. 
B)  massed practice. 
C)  recitation. 
D)  progressive-part learning. 
A)  rote rehearsal. 
B)  massed practice. 
C)  recitation. 
D)  progressive-part learning.

Question 7

Regarding research on where different types of long-term memories are stored in the brain,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Declarative long-term memories appear to be stored in the basal ganglia and cerebellum. 
B)  Long-term procedural memories appear to be stored in the cerebral cortex. 
C)  Episodic memories are stored in the front of the cortex, while semantic memories are stored in the back areas of the cortex. 
D)  The pons serves as a "switching station" for consolidation of memories. 
A)  Declarative long-term memories appear to be stored in the basal ganglia and cerebellum. 
B)  Long-term procedural memories appear to be stored in the cerebral cortex. 
C)  Episodic memories are stored in the front of the cortex, while semantic memories are stored in the back areas of the cortex. 
D)  The pons serves as a "switching station" for consolidation of memories.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT considered an encoding strategy to improve memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  elaborative processing 
B)  spaced practice 
C)  cognitive interview 
D)  overlearning 
A)  elaborative processing 
B)  spaced practice 
C)  cognitive interview 
D)  overlearning

Question 9

Using a computer as an analogy,describe the three processes involved in one's active memory system; and explain how information in each of the three stages of memory are encoded and how this information moves from one stage to the next.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that incoming inform

Question 10

In an experiment,you are asked to read the sentence "The fish bit the swimmer."A week later you are asked to recall the sentence.You will be more likely to recall the sentence if the word "shark" is used as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  implicit organizer. 
B)  eidetic image. 
C)  memory cue. 
D)  consolidator. 
A)  implicit organizer. 
B)  eidetic image. 
C)  memory cue. 
D)  consolidator.

Question 11

In using mnemonics,words are generally easier to remember than visual pictures or images.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A common error made by college students is

Accepted Answer

A)  marking too much in their textbooks. 
B)  using elaborative processing. 
C)  overlearning. 
D)  looking at their errors after a test is graded. 
A)  marking too much in their textbooks. 
B)  using elaborative processing. 
C)  overlearning. 
D)  looking at their errors after a test is graded.

Question 13

You are taking a a fill-in-the-blank and essay test on psychology theories,theorists and terms.As you answer these test questions,which of the following would NOT be helpful in recalling this information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Try to remember partial cues, such as the length of the name or other related information. 
B)  Say or write down everything you can remember that relates to the information you are seeking no matter how trivial. 
C)  Go through the alphabet, trying each letter as the first sound of a name or word you are seeking. 
D)  Recall the information chronologically as it was given in lecture in order to assure the accuracy of the information. 
A)  Try to remember partial cues, such as the length of the name or other related information. 
B)  Say or write down everything you can remember that relates to the information you are seeking no matter how trivial. 
C)  Go through the alphabet, trying each letter as the first sound of a name or word you are seeking. 
D)  Recall the information chronologically as it was given in lecture in order to assure the accuracy of the information.

Question 14

Regarding the review of material before a test,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hold the amount of new material to be studied to a minimum during the review before a test. 
B)  Reviewing shortly before an exam cuts down the time during which you must remember details that may be important for the test. 
C)  Last minute cramming of a large amount of new material has not been shown to interfere with what you already know. 
D)  Successful retrieval is usually the result of a planned search of memory. 
A)  Hold the amount of new material to be studied to a minimum during the review before a test. 
B)  Reviewing shortly before an exam cuts down the time during which you must remember details that may be important for the test. 
C)  Last minute cramming of a large amount of new material has not been shown to interfere with what you already know. 
D)  Successful retrieval is usually the result of a planned search of memory.

Question 15

Patterns of blood flow within the brain show that the back areas of the brain cortex are associated more with __________ memories.

Accepted Answer

A)  episodic 
B)  semantic 
C)  procedural 
D)  skill 
A)  episodic 
B)  semantic 
C)  procedural 
D)  skill

Question 16

To prevent becoming nervous and going blank on a test,Miguel continues to study beyond mere mastery of the material.Miguel is using which of the following to improve his memory for taking tests in college?

Accepted Answer

A)  overlearning 
B)  massed practice 
C)  maintenance rehearsal 
D)  rote learning 
A)  overlearning 
B)  massed practice 
C)  maintenance rehearsal 
D)  rote learning

Question 17

Satera was in her car when the bridge collapsed.Her car dropped 30 feet to the ground.Although Satera experienced only scratches and bruises,this emotionally-charged event produced a very lasting and vivid flashbulb memory.Which part of her brain is responsible for intensifying this tragic memory for Satera?

Accepted Answer

A)  limbic system 
B)  pons 
C)  reticular formation 
D)  prefrontal cortex 
A)  limbic system 
B)  pons 
C)  reticular formation 
D)  prefrontal cortex

Question 18

Discuss the findings of Psychologists John Wilding and Elizabeth Valentine's research on exceptional memorizers.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that Wilding and Val

Question 19

Ancient Greeks orators had an interesting way to remember ideas in order when giving a speech,which involved

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of acrostics. 
B)  forming a chain of outrageous or bizarre association. 
C)  taking a mental walk. 
D)  the use of the serial position effect. 
A)  the use of acrostics. 
B)  forming a chain of outrageous or bizarre association. 
C)  taking a mental walk. 
D)  the use of the serial position effect.

Question 20

Regarding Wilding and Valentine's research on exceptional memory,which of the following was NOT a finding of their research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many of the contestants actively used memory strategies, including mnemonics. 
B)  Specialized interests or knowledge helped participants on some memory tasks. 
C)  On tasks in which the use of learned strategies was prevented, no participant was able to excel on these memory tasks. 
D)  Wilding and Valentine concluded that exceptional memory may be based on either natural ability or learned strategies, but usually required both. 
A)  Many of the contestants actively used memory strategies, including mnemonics. 
B)  Specialized interests or knowledge helped participants on some memory tasks. 
C)  On tasks in which the use of learned strategies was prevented, no participant was able to excel on these memory tasks. 
D)  Wilding and Valentine concluded that exceptional memory may be based on either natural ability or learned strategies, but usually required both.

Exam 7: C: Memory

Regarding rehearsal of information,which of the following statements is FALSE?

If two brain cells become more active at the same time,the connections between them grow stronger.This process is called

If you were asked to describe the steps you go through in backing your car out of the driveway,you would most likely retrieve this implicit memory by moving your head,hands,and feet with these movements providing cues for memory retrieval through a process known as _________.

If two or more interconnected brain cells become more active at the same time,the connections between them grow stronger through a process known as __________.

In sensory memory,the image that persists for about one-half second after being seen is called an engram.

Natasha is using an effective technique that will help her summarize the material she is studying,will force her to practice retrieving information,and will provide her with feedback on what she knows.Natasha is using

Regarding research on where different types of long-term memories are stored in the brain,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Which of the following is NOT considered an encoding strategy to improve memory?

Using a computer as an analogy,describe the three processes involved in one's active memory system; and explain how information in each of the three stages of memory are encoded and how this information moves from one stage to the next.

In an experiment,you are asked to read the sentence "The fish bit the swimmer."A week later you are asked to recall the sentence.You will be more likely to recall the sentence if the word "shark" is used as a(n)

In using mnemonics,words are generally easier to remember than visual pictures or images.

A common error made by college students is

You are taking a a fill-in-the-blank and essay test on psychology theories,theorists and terms.As you answer these test questions,which of the following would NOT be helpful in recalling this information?

Regarding the review of material before a test,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Patterns of blood flow within the brain show that the back areas of the brain cortex are associated more with __________ memories.

To prevent becoming nervous and going blank on a test,Miguel continues to study beyond mere mastery of the material.Miguel is using which of the following to improve his memory for taking tests in college?

Discuss the findings of Psychologists John Wilding and Elizabeth Valentine's research on exceptional memorizers.

Ancient Greeks orators had an interesting way to remember ideas in order when giving a speech,which involved

Regarding Wilding and Valentine's research on exceptional memory,which of the following was NOT a finding of their research?

A: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

B: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

C: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

A: Brain and Behavior

C: Brain and Behavior

A: Human Development

B: Human Development

C: Human Development

D: Human Development

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B: Sensation and Perception

C: Sensation and Perception

D: Sensation and Perception

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B: States of Consciousness

C: States of Consciousness

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C: Gender and Sexuality

D: Gender and Sexuality Completion

A: Personality

B: Personality

C: Personality

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A: Health,stress,and Coping

B: Health,stress,and Coping

C: Health,stress,and Coping

A: Psychological Disorders

B: Psychological Disorders

C: Psychological Disorders

D: Psychological Disorders

A: Therapies

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C: Therapies

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B: Social Thinking and Social Influence

C: Social Thinking and Social Influence

A: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

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C: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

A: Applied Psychology

B: Applied Psychology