Exam 35: Memory: Exceptional Memory and Improving Memory

If you boil down the paragraphs in most textbooks to one or two important terms or ideas,your memory chores have been made more manageable through

The term photographic memory is most often used to describe a memory ability called

Regarding how your study schedule,sleeping,and eating affect memory,which of the following statements is FALSE?

You are taking a fill-in-the-blank test and are trying to remember the names of various theorists.To help you remember you try to use your impressions about the length of the name,letter sounds within the name,similar names,and related information.You also go through the alphabet,trying each letter as the first sound of a name or word you are seeking.As a strategy for recall,you are using

When learning complex information that is quite lengthy,it is best to break the learning sessions into a series of short sessions.This memory strategy is called

Psychologist Anders Ericsson believes that,in most cases,an exceptional memory

In the memorization of information,part learning is superior

Exceptional memorizers were found to have superior intellectual abilities and brains that had a slightly different brain structure than average.

Taking the herb ginkgo biloba or large doses of vitamin E has been shown to significantly improve human memory.

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?

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

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

If you need to memorize a short five-minute speech to be delivered next week,it is best to practice the whole speech rather than breaking it into smaller parts.

Regarding eidetic imagery,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Efficient retrieval practice involves all of the following EXCEPT for

Cindy is a college freshman,taking psychology.She made a D on the first test covering three modules,and she is trying to figure out what went wrong.She highlights in her book as the teacher lectures,and she got up at 5:00 a.m. ,studied four hours for the test before she skipped breakfast and went to her first class,which was history,and then took her psychology test.Explain why her study methods are INEFFECTIVE and give Cindy some good study tips.

Regarding the effects of eating a meal on studying,research has shown that it

If you need to memorize a short five-minute speech to be delivered next week,it is best to

Eidetic images are usually viewed by people with their eyes closed.

Serena studies for 20 minutes then takes a break,then studies another 20 minutes,and takes a break,and so on.This pattern of studying is referred to as _______ practice.