Deck 8: Studying

Question 1

Which type of memory involves retaining information for about 15 to 30 seconds?

A) episodic
B) semantic
C) long-term
D) short-term

Answer 1

D

Question 2

While sitting at their table in a restaurant, waiting for their dinner to arrive, Leigh and her friends share stories about bad dates they have gone on. Leigh tells the story of a date who kept calling her by the wrong name all evening and then asked to borrow money for cab fare to get home. Which type of memory does Leigh use when recalling this story?

A) episodic memory
B) procedural memory
C) short-term memory
D) semantic memory

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which type of memory is very susceptible to interruption, which could cause a loss of attention to the information?

A) long-term
B) short-term
C) semantic
D) procedural

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which type of memory is characterized by the capacity to retain and recall information over a period ranging from hours to years?

A) acrostic
B) deep
C) long-term
D) short-term

Question 5

Procedural memory involves remembering

A) the time and place of events.
B) facts.
C) word meanings.
D) how to do something.

Question 6

Bryan woke up this morning, showered, got dressed, ate breakfast, gathered his books, and walked across campus to his first class. Which type of memory did Bryan use to complete these tasks?

A) short-term
B) procedural
C) episodic
D) semantic

Question 7

Which category of memory involves facts and meanings without regard to where and when you learned those things?

A) episodic memory
B) short-term memory
C) procedural memory
D) semantic memory

Question 8

When you recall word meanings or important dates such as your mother's birthday, you are using which category of memory?

A) semantic
B) procedural
C) episodic
D) short-term

Question 9

Which type of memory deals with particular events, their time, and their place?

A) procedural memory
B) episodic memory
C) short-term memory
D) semantic memory

Question 10

Which concept involves understanding the why and how behind the details?

A) multitasking
B) short-term memory
C) deep learning
D) mnemonics

Question 11

Which is TRUE about memory?

A) People use only 10 percent of their brain power.
B) Nearly everyone can improve their memory ability.
C) You can improve your memory by practicing for long hours at a time.
D) Most people naturally have photographic memories.

Question 12

Experts believe that practice often improves memory. Which aspect of practicing is believed to be MOST important to improving your memory?

A) how you practice
B) where you practice
C) how long you practice
D) why you practice

Question 13

Which question should you ask to help you remember concepts and ideas as you read a textbook?

A) How much information can I read in one sitting?
B) Is this information likely to be accurate?
C) Am I enjoying reading about this topic?
D) What is the basic idea in what I'm reading?

Question 14

Which question can you ask yourself in order to help store concepts and ideas in your mind?

A) What is the logic behind this idea?
B) Will I see this on the test?
C) Do I care about this information?
D) Can I reduce these notes in any way?

Question 15

Which is a list of key terms and ideas that you need to remember?

A) review sheet
B) mind map
C) flash card
D) mnemoni

Question 16

Which concept is essentially a visual review sheet that shows the relationships between ideas?

A) summary
B) mind map
C) outline
D) flash card

Question 17

Gary is a visual learner, so he has decided to use his notes from his psychology class to create a mind map to help him remember the material. The first main idea he wants to address is cognition. What should Gary do to start his mind map?

A) Create an acronym that spells cognition.
B) Write cognition in the middle of a sheet of paper.
C) Picture the word cognition in his mind.
D) Write cognition on one side of an index card and its definition on the other side.

Question 18

Which is an online tool designed specifically for mind mapping?

A) OneDrive
B) Google Drive
C) MindMeister
D) Dropbox

Question 19

Which study tool may feature a question on one side and its answer on the other side?

A) mind map
B) mnemonic
C) review sheet
D) flash card

Question 20

What should you do first when developing a summary to prepare for a test?

A) Read the assigned material and your notes.
B) Test your memory of the material.
C) Make connections between the main points and key supporting details.
D) Write your ideas in a draft.

Question 21

Tara is writing a summary to prepare for an upcoming test in her European history class. She has already read and reviewed the material and identified the main points and key supporting details and is ready to write the first draft of her summary. What should Tara do first as she begins her draft?

A) Write the first main point she wants to remember.
B) Create a "recall" column on the left side of the page.
C) Write a statement identifying the purpose of the summary.
D) Create a list of supporting details for her first main point.

Question 22

Which of these is not a category of mnemonics?

A) acronyms
B) summaries
C) acrostics
D) rhymes

Question 23

Which category of mnemonics consists of creating a new word from the first letters of several words?

A) visualization
B) rhyme
C) acrostic
D) acronym

Question 24

Using the phrase "Please excuse my dear Aunt Sally" to remember the order of math operations (parentheses, exponents, multiply, divide, add, subtract) is an example of which kind of mnemonic?

A) rhyme
B) acrostic
C) acronym
D) visualization

Question 25

"I before E, except after

A) acronym
B) visualization
C) rhyme
D) acrostic

Question 26

Jen was having trouble remembering the difference between a Bactrian camel and a dromedary camel, so her friend suggested that she imagine what each type of camel looks like. Her friend said, "The back of a dromedary camel looks like a capital D, and the back of a Bactrian camel looks like a capital

A) acrostic
B) rhyme
C) acronym
D) visualization

Question 27

When studying to understand and remember detailed information, you should

A) choose a memory improvement strategy that best fits your learning preference.
B) focus first on memorizing specific words or facts and then move on to bigger concepts.
C) be careful to avoid overlearning the material.
D) choose a location such as the school cafeteria, where you will be surrounded by people.

Question 28

When you are having trouble remembering what you have learned, you should visit the internet to

A) Google a key word and find interesting details that will engage you in learning.
B) check your social media accounts to help you clear your head.
C) relax your mind by texting your friends who are also taking study breaks.
D) search for information about preventing memory loss.

Question 29

Which should you do if you feel that collaborating will help you to better remember the material you are studying?

A) Get a tutor.
B) Join a study group.
C) Find ways to reduce your stress.
D) Keep your notes organized.

Question 30

The two processes involved in memory are short-term memory and long-term memory.

Question 31

Multitasking while studying can make it harder to recall information.

Question 32

A lack of sleep can affect your ability to recall information

Question 33

Concentration is so deeply connected to memory that you can't really have one without the other.

Question 34

If you're born with a bad memory, there is not much you can do to improve it.

Question 35

Mnemonics create a sort of mental filing system for people to organize material.

Question 36

"Overlearning" the material can work against you.

Question 37

The more you learn about a particular topic, the harder it becomes to learn even more about that topic.

Question 38

Stress can be a barrier to understanding and remembering.

Question 39

Studying in groups with other students can have a direct, positive impact on your ability to remember and learn.

Question 40

Describe three uses of short-term memory.

Question 41

What are the three categories of long-term memory? Explain what kind of information is stored in each category, and provide an example of each of the categories of long-term memory.

Question 42

Why is it beneficial to have a good memory during and after college?

Question 43

The chapter lists several myths about memory. Were there any that you thought were true? Which ones? Now that you know these are not true, what changes do you foresee in the way you memorize and study for your tests?

Question 44

Think of a situation in your everyday life when you have a problem remembering. Apply some of the techniques, strategies, and aids that were presented in this chapter. Describe the specific questions to ask yourself and the steps to take.

Question 45

Describe two specific aids for remembering information (other than mnemonics). Have you tried any of the methods presented in your text? If so, have they helped you to remember more? If not, which strategies do work for you?

Question 46

Identify four specific aids to improving memory.

Question 47

Name two reasons that mnemonics work.

Question 48

Name three ways to help you understand and remember what you study.

Question 49

What was the major lesson you learned from reading this chapter and/or from the class lecture and discussion?