Question 1

_____ refers to memory of events, whereas _____ refers to memory of information and facts.

Accepted Answer

A) Episodic memory; implicit memory 
B) Implicit memory; semantic memory 
C) Semantic memory; episodic memory 
D) Episodic memory; semantic memory 
A) Episodic memory; implicit memory 
B) Implicit memory; semantic memory 
C) Semantic memory; episodic memory 
D) Episodic memory; semantic memory

Question 2

When an individual unintentionally constructs memories of events that never occurred, often influenced by another person's suggestions, these are called _____

Accepted Answer

A) repressed memories. 
B) false memories. 
C) psychological recreation. 
D) confabulations. 
A) repressed memories. 
B) false memories. 
C) psychological recreation. 
D) confabulations.

Question 3

_____ occurs when an individual relates new information to something he/she already has stored in memory.

Accepted Answer

A) Displacement 
B) Elaborative rehearsal 
C) Rote rehearsal 
D) Maintenance rehearsal 
A) Displacement 
B) Elaborative rehearsal 
C) Rote rehearsal 
D) Maintenance rehearsal

Question 4

In terms of the memory process, keeping the information in memory refers to _____

Accepted Answer

A) consolidation. 
B) encoding. 
C) storage. 
D) metacognition. 
A) consolidation. 
B) encoding. 
C) storage. 
D) metacognition.

Question 5

_____ is a recollection of the circumstances in which an individual forms a memory, whereas _____ is intentionally keeping track of where an individual attains incoming information.

Accepted Answer

A) Specific memory formation; standard information tallying 
B) A source memory; source monitoring 
C) State-dependent memory formation; standard information tallying 
D) Specific memory formation; cryptomnesia prevention 
A) Specific memory formation; standard information tallying 
B) A source memory; source monitoring 
C) State-dependent memory formation; standard information tallying 
D) Specific memory formation; cryptomnesia prevention

Question 6

Which of the following statements is TRUE of eidetic imagery?

Accepted Answer

A) Those with this ability tend to have extraordinary long-term memory. 
B) For most people who demonstrate this, the ability persists through adulthood. 
C) It is an ability most closely related to the notion of a "photographic memory." 
D) Infants have the highest rate of eidetic imagery. 
A) Those with this ability tend to have extraordinary long-term memory. 
B) For most people who demonstrate this, the ability persists through adulthood. 
C) It is an ability most closely related to the notion of a "photographic memory." 
D) Infants have the highest rate of eidetic imagery.

Question 7

According to the model of memory proposed by Atkinson and Shiffrin, _____, _____, and _____ are the three memory systems.

Accepted Answer

sensory memory; shor

Question 8

Based on memory research, describe and give examples of at least three strategies for improving memory you could utilize to become a better student.

Accepted Answer

The student should name at lea

Question 9

_____ is the memory subsystem that we use when we try to understand information, remember it, or use it to solve a problem or communicate with someone.

Accepted Answer

A) Sensory memory 
B) Working memory 
C) Long-term memory 
D) Iconic memory 
A) Sensory memory 
B) Working memory 
C) Long-term memory 
D) Iconic memory

Question 10

_____ is a measure of memory in which retention is expressed as the percentage of time saved when material is relearned compared with the time required to learn the material originally.

Accepted Answer

A) Recall 
B) Retrieval 
C) The relearning method 
D) The Ebbinghaus method 
A) Recall 
B) Retrieval 
C) The relearning method 
D) The Ebbinghaus method

Question 11

Define and describe dementia. Discuss some of the common causes of dementia and the prevalence of dementia.

Accepted Answer

dementia is degenerative process and is

Question 12

_____ refers to the notion that we cannot remember what occurred in the first few years of our lives.

Accepted Answer

A) Retrograde amnesia 
B) Infantile amnesia 
C) Childhood repression 
D) Anterograde amnesia 
A) Retrograde amnesia 
B) Infantile amnesia 
C) Childhood repression 
D) Anterograde amnesia

Question 13

The type of declarative memory that stores general knowledge or objective facts and information is called _____

Accepted Answer

A) episodic memory. 
B) sensory memory. 
C) short-term memory. 
D) semantic memory. 
A) episodic memory. 
B) sensory memory. 
C) short-term memory. 
D) semantic memory.

Question 14

The three ways to measure memory are _____, _____, and _____.

Accepted Answer

recall; re

Question 15

The act of purposely repeating information to maintain it in short-term memory defines _____

Accepted Answer

A) rehearsal. 
B) chunking. 
C) the method of loci strategy. 
D) the positive bias of memory. 
A) rehearsal. 
B) chunking. 
C) the method of loci strategy. 
D) the positive bias of memory.

Question 16

Long-term memories are usually stored in _____ form.

Accepted Answer

A) visual 
B) tactile 
C) gustatory 
D) semantic 
A) visual 
B) tactile 
C) gustatory 
D) semantic

Question 17

Elliott was trying to study for his exam, but his mind was really on other things. Though he was looking at the information in his notes and textbook, he really wasn't reading or otherwise getting the information in. While he was taking the exam, he noticed that he did not know a majority of the answers. _____ is the cause of forgetting that best fits with Elliott's experience.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Elliott was trying to study for his...

Question 18

Three research subjects in a project about long-term memory were asked to memorize a series of words. Subject 1 was asked if the word was in capital letters. Subject 2 was asked if the word rhymed with another word given. Subject 3 was asked if the word made sense in a specific sentence presented. Who was likely to remember the most words and why?

Accepted Answer

A) Subject 1 because his task was least distracting. 
B) Subject 2 because his task used sound. 
C) Subject 3 because his task required deeper processing. 
D) Subject 3 because his task required only superficial processing. 
A) Subject 1 because his task was least distracting. 
B) Subject 2 because his task used sound. 
C) Subject 3 because his task required deeper processing. 
D) Subject 3 because his task required only superficial processing.

Question 19

Marie has a final exam in psychology in one hour. She has been studying for this exam for the last three days. However, she is not convinced she has mastered the material. Marie is currently sitting in her car in the college's parking lot diligently studying her note cards so she can ace the exam. Not only is she striving to remember all of the information, but she is also trying to understand the theories from different perspectives. Which of the following memory systems is Marie MOST engaging?

Accepted Answer

A) sensory memory 
B) eidetic memory 
C) flashbulb memory 
D) working memory 
A) sensory memory 
B) eidetic memory 
C) flashbulb memory 
D) working memory

Question 20

Coming up with memory tricks such as ROY G. BIV for the visible spectrum of colors and HOMES for Michigan's Great Lakes are types of _____

Accepted Answer

A) mnemonics. 
B) repeated testing. 
C) spaced practice. 
D) recency effects. 
A) mnemonics. 
B) repeated testing. 
C) spaced practice. 
D) recency effects.

_ refers to memory of events, whereas _ refers to memory of information and facts.

When an individual unintentionally constructs memories of events that never occurred, often influenced by another person's suggestions, these are called _____

_____ occurs when an individual relates new information to something he/she already has stored in memory.

In terms of the memory process, keeping the information in memory refers to _____

_ is a recollection of the circumstances in which an individual forms a memory, whereas _ is intentionally keeping track of where an individual attains incoming information.

Which of the following statements is TRUE of eidetic imagery?

According to the model of memory proposed by Atkinson and Shiffrin, ___, _, and ___ are the three memory systems.

Based on memory research, describe and give examples of at least three strategies for improving memory you could utilize to become a better student.

_____ is the memory subsystem that we use when we try to understand information, remember it, or use it to solve a problem or communicate with someone.

_____ is a measure of memory in which retention is expressed as the percentage of time saved when material is relearned compared with the time required to learn the material originally.

Define and describe dementia. Discuss some of the common causes of dementia and the prevalence of dementia.

_____ refers to the notion that we cannot remember what occurred in the first few years of our lives.

The type of declarative memory that stores general knowledge or objective facts and information is called _____

The three ways to measure memory are ___, _, and ___.

The act of purposely repeating information to maintain it in short-term memory defines _____

Long-term memories are usually stored in _____ form.

Coming up with memory tricks such as ROY G. BIV for the visible spectrum of colors and HOMES for Michigan's Great Lakes are types of _____

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Exam 6: Memory

_____ refers to memory of events, whereas _____ refers to memory of information and facts.

When an individual unintentionally constructs memories of events that never occurred, often influenced by another person's suggestions, these are called _____

_____ occurs when an individual relates new information to something he/she already has stored in memory.

In terms of the memory process, keeping the information in memory refers to _____

_____ is a recollection of the circumstances in which an individual forms a memory, whereas _____ is intentionally keeping track of where an individual attains incoming information.

Which of the following statements is TRUE of eidetic imagery?

According to the model of memory proposed by Atkinson and Shiffrin, _____, _____, and _____ are the three memory systems.

Based on memory research, describe and give examples of at least three strategies for improving memory you could utilize to become a better student.

_____ is the memory subsystem that we use when we try to understand information, remember it, or use it to solve a problem or communicate with someone.

_____ is a measure of memory in which retention is expressed as the percentage of time saved when material is relearned compared with the time required to learn the material originally.

Define and describe dementia. Discuss some of the common causes of dementia and the prevalence of dementia.

_____ refers to the notion that we cannot remember what occurred in the first few years of our lives.

The type of declarative memory that stores general knowledge or objective facts and information is called _____

The three ways to measure memory are _____, _____, and _____.

The act of purposely repeating information to maintain it in short-term memory defines _____

Long-term memories are usually stored in _____ form.

Coming up with memory tricks such as ROY G. BIV for the visible spectrum of colors and HOMES for Michigan's Great Lakes are types of _____

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Human Development

Motivation and Emotion

Health and Stress

Personality Theory and Assessment

Defining Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Psychology

Human Sexuality and Gender

Filters

_ refers to memory of events, whereas _ refers to memory of information and facts.

_ is a recollection of the circumstances in which an individual forms a memory, whereas _ is intentionally keeping track of where an individual attains incoming information.

According to the model of memory proposed by Atkinson and Shiffrin, ___, _, and ___ are the three memory systems.

The three ways to measure memory are ___, _, and ___.