Exam 7: Long-Term Memory: Encoding, Retrieval, and Consolidation

Jenkins and Russell (1952) presented a list of words like "chair, apple, dish, shoe, cherry, sofa" to participants. In a test, participants recalled the words in a different order than the order in which they were originally presented. This result occurred because of the

According to the levels of processing theory, which of the following tasks will produce the best long-term memory for a set of words?

The concept of encoding specificity is grounded in which of the following?

Describe the principle and process underlying the memory work conducted with people who have PTSD. Be sure to use core concepts from the chapter in your response.

Which statement below is most closely associated with levels of processing theory?

James Nairne would say that effective encoding of memory is based on which of the following?

Explain the logic behind the statement that "the pen is mightier than the keyboard." Be sure to include concepts related to long-term memory in your response.

When the methods used to encode and retrieve information are the same, this is called ________ processing.

How would you describe the relationship between elaborative rehearsal and maintenance rehearsal in terms of establishing long-term memories?

In the experiment conducted by Viskontas and coworkers using picture pairs, a participant's later experience of familiarity with a particular pair was coded as ________.

People often report an annoying memory failure when they walk from one end of the house to the other for something and then forget what they wanted when they reach their destination. As soon as they return to the first room, they are reminded of what they wanted in the first place. This common experience best illustrates the principle of

Research into reconsolidation of memories in people who have PTSD has focused on the ________ aspects of memory.

Lakeisha and Kim have been studying for two hours for their chemistry exam. Both girls are tired of studying. Lakeisha decides to watch a two-hour movie on DVD, while Kim decides to go to bed. What would you predict about their performance on the chemistry exam?

Which of the following learning techniques is LEAST likely to lead to deep processing of the information?

Bransford and Johnson's study had participants hear a passage, which turned out to be about a man on the street serenading his girlfriend in a tall building. The wording of the passage made it difficult to understand, but looking at a picture made it easier to understand. The results of this study illustrated the importance of ___________ in forming reliable long-term memories.

You have been studying for weeks for a nursing school entrance exam. You love the idea of becoming a nurse, and you have been enjoying learning about the material for your exam. Each night, you put on comfortable clothes and study in the quiet of your lovely home. Memory research suggests you should take your test with a(n) ________ mindset.

Experimental evidence suggesting that the standard model of consolidation needs to be revised are data that show that the hippocampus was activated during retrieval of ___________ memories.

The concept of reconsolidation is based on the ________ of retrieved memories.

Which example below best demonstrates state-dependent learning?

Transfer-appropriate processing is likely to occur if