Deck 3: Understanding Learning and Memory

Question 1

This component of the information-processing system has an unlimited capacity and a very long duration.

A) Short-term sensory store
B) Working memory
C) Long-term memory
D) Attention

Answer 1

C

Question 2

This component of the information-processing system has a limited duration and small capacity.

A) Short-term sensory store
B) Working memory
C) Long-term memory
D) Attention

Answer 2

B

Question 3

This component of the information-processing system briefly stores input from the environment.

A) Short-term sensory store
B) Working memory
C) Long-term memory
D) Attention

Answer 3

A

Question 4

This component of the information-processing system is the center of consciousness.

A) Short-term sensory store
B) Working memory
C) Long-term memory
D) Attention

Question 5

When we make meaning out of information in order to transfer it to long-term memory, this is referred to as:

A) Encoding
B) Retrieval
C) Attention
D) Maintenance rehearsal

Question 6

A friend is taking a class you took 3 semesters ago. She asks you to explain a concept she is struggling with, but you are having difficulty remembering the details of the concept. This is an example of which flaw of memory?

A) Suggestibility
B) Persistence
C) Transience
D) Absent-mindedness

Question 7

You are excited about an upcoming event, and it prevents you from being able to concentrate. This is an example of which flaw of memory?

A) Suggestibility
B) Persistence
C) Transience
D) Absent-mindedness

Question 8

You put your keys in a different place and now cannot find them. This is an example of which flaw of memory?

A) Suggestibility
B) Persistence
C) Transience
D) Absent-mindedness

Question 9

A student who is using flash cards to categorize and classify key terms in like groups is using:

A) A rote learning strategy
B) A meaningful learning strategy

Question 10

A student who is disappointed about failing a test and tells himself, "I don't know why I took this class. I'm just not a math person," likely has a:

A) Fixed mindset
B) Growth mindset

Question 11

The only area of the brain responsible for learning is the frontal lobe.

Question 12

Students with a visual learning style are likely to be right-brained learners.

Question 13

Currently, there is no evidence for the theory that people learn and perform better when instruction is designed to match their learning style.

Question 14

The brain continues to grow and develop through adulthood.

Question 15

In order to take advantage of the malleability of our brains, we must continue to challenge ourselves with new learning.

Question 16

Matching
-Using an acronym to recall the 6 components of self-regulation

A) strategy is a rehearsal strategy
B) elaboration strategy
C) organization strategy.

Question 17

Matching
-Underlining or highlighting information in a text

A) strategy is a rehearsal strategy
B) elaboration strategy
C) organization strategy.

Question 18

Matching
-Creating questions from notes and answering them prior to an exam

A) strategy is a rehearsal strategy
B) elaboration strategy
C) organization strategy.

Question 19

Matching
-Putting key information into a matrix or hierarchy

A) strategy is a rehearsal strategy
B) elaboration strategy
C) organization strategy.

Question 20

Matching
-Using a familiar analogy to help you understand new information

A) strategy is a rehearsal strategy
B) elaboration strategy
C) organization strategy.

Question 21

Matching
-Creating an outline of a chapter

A) strategy is a rehearsal strategy
B) elaboration strategy
C) organization strategy.

Question 22

Matching
-Writing a summary of your notes after each class

A) strategy is a rehearsal strategy
B) elaboration strategy
C) organization strategy.

Question 23

Matching
-Reciting formulas for a statistics course

A) strategy is a rehearsal strategy
B) elaboration strategy
C) organization strategy.

Question 24

How does the information-processing system explain how knowledge is retained or lost in memory?

Question 25

There are three major cognitive strategies: rehearsal, elaboration, and organization. Define each strategy and provide an example of how you could use each strategy in studying material in a specific class.

Question 26

What are the key differences between rote and meaningful learning strategies?

Question 27

What are the key differences between elaboration and organization?

Question 28

A psychologist wrote, "Reading or taking notes and remembering are two separate tasks. Just because you read something or take notes does not mean that you will remember what you read or wrote down. You have to take some additional steps to transfer the information so that you will remember it." Use your knowledge of the information-processing system to explain the meaning of the above statement and its implications for learning.

Question 29

Suppose you were asked to address a small group of high school seniors on the topic: "Improving Learning and Memory." You decide to base your presentation on the information-processing system. Identify two important ideas you would present and explain why each is important.