Question 1

The inability to form new memories is called __________, whereas the loss of memory from before an accident or incident is called ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  retrograde Korsakov's syndrome; anterograde Korsakov's syndrome 
B)  anterograde Korsakov's syndrome; retrograde Korsakov's syndrome 
C)  retrograde amnesia; anterograde amnesia 
D)  anterograde amnesia; retrograde amnesia 
A)  retrograde Korsakov's syndrome; anterograde Korsakov's syndrome 
B)  anterograde Korsakov's syndrome; retrograde Korsakov's syndrome 
C)  retrograde amnesia; anterograde amnesia 
D)  anterograde amnesia; retrograde amnesia

Question 2

Drew is going to conduct a study on memory and he will measure how many items participants can remember after studying a list of words for 30 seconds. The number of words recalled by the participants is called the _____________ variable.

Accepted Answer

A)  operational 
B)  independent 
C)  dependent 
D)  control 
A)  operational 
B)  independent 
C)  dependent 
D)  control

Question 3

Both Maine de Biran and William James agree that:

Accepted Answer

A)  memory has a strong biological beginning in reflex pathways. 
B)  familiarity defines memory pathways. 
C)  simple rehearsal strengthens memory pathways. 
D)  complicated behaviors are formed from simple habits. 
A)  memory has a strong biological beginning in reflex pathways. 
B)  familiarity defines memory pathways. 
C)  simple rehearsal strengthens memory pathways. 
D)  complicated behaviors are formed from simple habits.

Question 4

Declarative memory is an example of cognitive memory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following researchers did NOT use animals to study behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ivan Pavlov 
B)  Edward Thorndike 
C)  John B. Watson 
D)  Hermann Ebbinghaus 
A)  Ivan Pavlov 
B)  Edward Thorndike 
C)  John B. Watson 
D)  Hermann Ebbinghaus

Question 6

The term reminiscence was coined by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Maine de Biran 
B)  Aristotle 
C)  William James 
D)  Hermann Ebbinghaus 
A)  Maine de Biran 
B)  Aristotle 
C)  William James 
D)  Hermann Ebbinghaus

Question 7

Behaviorism is NOT concerned with which of the following learning concepts?

Accepted Answer

A)  intention 
B)  trial and error 
C)  reflexes 
D)  associations 
A)  intention 
B)  trial and error 
C)  reflexes 
D)  associations

Question 8

What did Hermann Ebbinghaus contribute to the area of learning and memory?

Accepted Answer

Ebbinghaus conducted some of the first e

Question 9

Frederic Bartlett's 1932 work on memory showed that:

Accepted Answer

A)  memories are formed because of simple associations. 
B)  repetition of information can improve one's memory. 
C)  memory is not an elaborate network but a set of simple connected ideas. 
D)  prior knowledge influences what one remembers. 
A)  memories are formed because of simple associations. 
B)  repetition of information can improve one's memory. 
C)  memory is not an elaborate network but a set of simple connected ideas. 
D)  prior knowledge influences what one remembers.

Question 10

Edward Tolman's research in learning and memory was most like that of ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  John B. Watson 
B)  Edward Thorndike 
C)  Frederic Bartlett 
D)  Ivan Pavlov 
A)  John B. Watson 
B)  Edward Thorndike 
C)  Frederic Bartlett 
D)  Ivan Pavlov

The inability to form new memories is called , whereas the loss of memory from before an accident or incident is called _.

Drew is going to conduct a study on memory and he will measure how many items participants can remember after studying a list of words for 30 seconds. The number of words recalled by the participants is called the _____________ variable.

Both Maine de Biran and William James agree that:

Declarative memory is an example of cognitive memory.

Which of the following researchers did NOT use animals to study behavior?

The term reminiscence was coined by ________.

Behaviorism is NOT concerned with which of the following learning concepts?

What did Hermann Ebbinghaus contribute to the area of learning and memory?

Frederic Bartlett's 1932 work on memory showed that:

Edward Tolman's research in learning and memory was most like that of ___________.

The Neural Bases of Learning and Memory

Simple Forms of Learning and Memory

Perceptual Learning and Memory

Procedural Learning I: Classical Conditioning

Procedural Learning II: Habits and Instrumental Learning

Emotional Learning and Memory

Cognitive Memory

Episodic Memory

Semantic Memory

Memory Consolidation

Short-Term Memory and Working Memory

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Exam 1: The Nature of Learning and Memory

The inability to form new memories is called __________, whereas the loss of memory from before an accident or incident is called ___________.

Drew is going to conduct a study on memory and he will measure how many items participants can remember after studying a list of words for 30 seconds. The number of words recalled by the participants is called the _____________ variable.

Both Maine de Biran and William James agree that:

Declarative memory is an example of cognitive memory.

Which of the following researchers did NOT use animals to study behavior?

The term reminiscence was coined by ________.

Behaviorism is NOT concerned with which of the following learning concepts?

What did Hermann Ebbinghaus contribute to the area of learning and memory?

Frederic Bartlett's 1932 work on memory showed that:

Edward Tolman's research in learning and memory was most like that of ___________.

The Neural Bases of Learning and Memory

Simple Forms of Learning and Memory

Perceptual Learning and Memory

Procedural Learning I: Classical Conditioning

Procedural Learning II: Habits and Instrumental Learning

Emotional Learning and Memory

Cognitive Memory

Episodic Memory

Semantic Memory

Memory Consolidation

Short-Term Memory and Working Memory

Filters

The inability to form new memories is called , whereas the loss of memory from before an accident or incident is called _.