Question 1

Of the three main processes of memory - encoding, storage, and retrieval - _____ and _____ are the processes most under our control.

Accepted Answer

A)  Encoding; retrieval 
B)  Storage; retrieval 
C)  Encoding; storage 
A)  Encoding; retrieval 
B)  Storage; retrieval 
C)  Encoding; storage

Question 2

Interference occurs when other information prevents the retrieval of the target information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When memorizing a list of words, you are most likely to demonstrate _____ if you are tested on the list immediately.

Accepted Answer

A)  forgetting 
B)  the primacy effect 
C)  the recency effect 
D)  strongest recall for the middle of the list 
A)  forgetting 
B)  the primacy effect 
C)  the recency effect 
D)  strongest recall for the middle of the list

Question 4

One reason why spacing your studying out is best is because _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  You won't get tired 
B)  You are increasing the number of retrieval cues 
C)  You won't be bored with studying 
D)  You won't have to go to class as often 
A)  You won't get tired 
B)  You are increasing the number of retrieval cues 
C)  You won't be bored with studying 
D)  You won't have to go to class as often

Question 5

During college, you took several semesters of a foreign language. According to Ebbinghaus, you would _____ a lot of information early on, but then the rate of loss _____ as the length of time _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Forget; slows; increases 
B)  Remember; slows; increases 
C)  Forget; increases; increases 
D)  Remember; increases; increases 
A)  Forget; slows; increases 
B)  Remember; slows; increases 
C)  Forget; increases; increases 
D)  Remember; increases; increases

Of the three main processes of memory - encoding, storage, and retrieval - _ and _ are the processes most under our control.

Interference occurs when other information prevents the retrieval of the target information.

When memorizing a list of words, you are most likely to demonstrate _____ if you are tested on the list immediately.

One reason why spacing your studying out is best is because _____.

During college, you took several semesters of a foreign language. According to Ebbinghaus, you would ___ a lot of information early on, but then the rate of loss _ as the length of time ___.

Introduction to Cognitive Psychology

Cognitive Neuroscience

Perception

Attention

Memory Structures and Processes

Memory Errors

Imagery

Language

Concepts and Knowledge

Problem Solving

Reasoning and Decision Making

Filters

Exam 6: Long-Term Memory: Influences on Retrieval

Of the three main processes of memory - encoding, storage, and retrieval - _____ and _____ are the processes most under our control.

Interference occurs when other information prevents the retrieval of the target information.

When memorizing a list of words, you are most likely to demonstrate _____ if you are tested on the list immediately.

One reason why spacing your studying out is best is because _____.

During college, you took several semesters of a foreign language. According to Ebbinghaus, you would _____ a lot of information early on, but then the rate of loss _____ as the length of time _____.

Introduction to Cognitive Psychology

Cognitive Neuroscience

Perception

Attention

Memory Structures and Processes

Memory Errors

Imagery

Language

Concepts and Knowledge

Problem Solving

Reasoning and Decision Making

Filters

Of the three main processes of memory - encoding, storage, and retrieval - _ and _ are the processes most under our control.

During college, you took several semesters of a foreign language. According to Ebbinghaus, you would ___ a lot of information early on, but then the rate of loss _ as the length of time ___.