Question 1

Some learning theorists argue that the information in the semantic and episodic memory systems should be considered declarative knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

In terms of capacity,working memory is comparable to what other information processing component? ________

Accepted Answer

attention

Question 3

In a memory experiment,when information that is not to be recalled is presented during the retention interval,the experiment is investigating the effect of ________ interference on memory performance.

Accepted Answer

retroactive

Question 4

The Atkinson and Shiffrin model of memory proposed that memory should be considered in terms of:

Accepted Answer

A)   Structural characteristics
B)   Structure and control processes
C)   Functional rather than structural characteristics
D)   Levels of processing characteristics

Question 5

Experts use long-term working memory when they need access to a large amount of relevant knowledge while performing an activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The most commonly accepted reason serial discrete motor skills seem to be forgotten more quickly than continuous motor skills is that serial discrete motor skills are:

Accepted Answer

A)   Difficult to perform
B)   Very complex
C)   Largely verbal
D)   Not attention demanding

Question 7

In addition to serving as a temporary storage system,working memory also serves as a:

Accepted Answer

A)   Permanent storage system
B)   Library of information
C)   Procedural knowledge storage location
D)   Temporary workspace

Question 8

In a memory experiment,when information not to be recalled is presented after information to be recalled,the experiment is designed to test the effect of:

Accepted Answer

A)   Trace decay
B)   Proactive interference
C)   Retroactive interference
D)   Context effects

Question 9

When we remember characteristics of a performance context that we were not instructed to remember,we demonstrate the influence of memory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When we remember characteristics of a performance...

Question 10

An organization process that results in increasing the size of working memory and involves combining smaller units of information to make larger ones is an activity commonly called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An organization process that results in increasing...

Question 11

Declarative knowledge stored in long-term memory is easier to verbalize than procedural knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When location and distance characteristics of limb positioning movements are compared in memory tests,distance characteristics are typically recalled with more accuracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In 1890,William James used which two terms to distinguish between memory of recent events and memory for information stored permanently?

Accepted Answer

A)   Short-term memory and long-term memory
B)   Working memory and long-term memory
C)   Primary memory and secondary memory
D)   Perceptual memory and permanent memory

Question 14

Which of the follow describes why verbal labels and visual metaphoric imagery aid the learning of complex motor skill? They:

Accepted Answer

A)   Reduce the complexity of the skill that needs to be performed
B)   Change an abstract array of movements to a more meaningful form
C)   Direct the performer's attention to the movements to be performed
D)   Increase the cognitive processing requirement for learning the skill

Question 15

Highly skilled people are often unable to describe how they perform the skill at which they excel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The encoding specificity principle predicts that practicing basketball free-throws as they would be shot in an actual game increases the probability of successful free-throw shooting in a game.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The term used in the study of memory to indicate that information that was once learned is no longer in memory or is not retrievable at the moment is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term used in the study of...

Question 18

When participants in a memory experiment were given clock-face labels to associate with curvilinear limb positioning movements,retention tests results showed that the criterion positions were remembered with:

Accepted Answer

A)   More error than unlabeled positions
B)   No increase in error during a 60-sec retention interval
C)   Large increase in error during a 60-sec retention interval
D)   No error at all

Question 19

An experiment by Millslagle supported the benefit of subjective organization in memory by showing that experienced basketball players performed better on a recognition test of structured plays they had previously seen than of unstructured plays.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

One reason why proactive interference affects memory performance is that interfering movements similar to the criterion-to-be-recalled movement create ________ so that the distinctiveness of the criterion movement is reduced.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One reason why proactive interference affects memory...

Exam 10: Memory Components, forgetting, and Strategies

Some learning theorists argue that the information in the semantic and episodic memory systems should be considered declarative knowledge.

In terms of capacity,working memory is comparable to what other information processing component? ________

In a memory experiment,when information that is not to be recalled is presented during the retention interval,the experiment is investigating the effect of ________ interference on memory performance.

The Atkinson and Shiffrin model of memory proposed that memory should be considered in terms of:

Experts use long-term working memory when they need access to a large amount of relevant knowledge while performing an activity.

The most commonly accepted reason serial discrete motor skills seem to be forgotten more quickly than continuous motor skills is that serial discrete motor skills are:

In addition to serving as a temporary storage system,working memory also serves as a:

In a memory experiment,when information not to be recalled is presented after information to be recalled,the experiment is designed to test the effect of:

When we remember characteristics of a performance context that we were not instructed to remember,we demonstrate the influence of memory.

An organization process that results in increasing the size of working memory and involves combining smaller units of information to make larger ones is an activity commonly called ________.

Declarative knowledge stored in long-term memory is easier to verbalize than procedural knowledge.

When location and distance characteristics of limb positioning movements are compared in memory tests,distance characteristics are typically recalled with more accuracy.

In 1890,William James used which two terms to distinguish between memory of recent events and memory for information stored permanently?

Which of the follow describes why verbal labels and visual metaphoric imagery aid the learning of complex motor skill? They:

Highly skilled people are often unable to describe how they perform the skill at which they excel.

The encoding specificity principle predicts that practicing basketball free-throws as they would be shot in an actual game increases the probability of successful free-throw shooting in a game.

The term used in the study of memory to indicate that information that was once learned is no longer in memory or is not retrievable at the moment is ________.

When participants in a memory experiment were given clock-face labels to associate with curvilinear limb positioning movements,retention tests results showed that the criterion positions were remembered with:

An experiment by Millslagle supported the benefit of subjective organization in memory by showing that experienced basketball players performed better on a recognition test of structured plays they had previously seen than of unstructured plays.

One reason why proactive interference affects memory performance is that interfering movements similar to the criterion-to-be-recalled movement create ________ so that the distinctiveness of the criterion movement is reduced.