Question 1

Encoding specificity is BEST defined as:

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A)   the tendency of false information presented after the fact to become mistakenly incorporated into memory.
B)   the dwindling of specific information from memory due to the passage of time.
C)   recent experiences causing an increased likelihood of recalling certain memories.
D)   the effect of contextual information present when memory was encoded on retrieval.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which statement about human memory is TRUE?

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A)   Memory is essential to human life, our identities, and everyday functioning.
B)   Memory is completely separate from personality.
C)   Memory allows us to recall every important event in our lives.
D)   Memory is limited to filing away facts about our everyday lives.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Bethany read an article online about tips for improving memory, one of which was exercise. Intrigued, she started working out at the gym on a more regular basis and actually started to notice an improvement in her ability to remember information at school and at work. Bethany's result is consistent with research demonstrating that physical exercise helps:

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A)   long-term potentiation.
B)   sensory memory.
C)   proactive interference.
D)   automatic processing.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Arelis was in a terrible head-on car accident that caused her to be in a coma for several weeks, followed by disfigurement, a tremendous amount of physical pain, and guilt over the death of the other driver. After this traumatic event, she is diagnosed with PTSD. What types of memory and symptoms likely led to Arelis's diagnosis? How is her diagnosis likely affecting her daily life, and how might it affect her upon exposure to future traumatic events?

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Question 5

A(n)  _____ is a specific technique or strategy deliberately used to enhanced memory.

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A)   mnemonic
B)   iconic memory
C)   labeling effect
D)   flashbulb memoryE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Bella receives a wedding invitation in the mail. The next day, she cannot seem to remember any of the details about the wedding, but she does recall the color of the invitation, the type and size of the font, and that many letters were in upper case. At which level did Bella process the invitation?

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A)   shallow
B)   deep
C)   effortful
D)   intermediateE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

The best way to prevent decay of long-term memories would be to:

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A)   not worry or stress over them.
B)   leave them untouched for long periods of time.
C)   refresh those memories every once in a while.
D)   focus on learning new things to keep your mind sharp.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Which question is LEAST likely to be asked by someone who is engaging in deep processing of written text?

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A)   How does it affect my life?
B)   How many words does it contain?
C)   What are its most important points?
D)   How does it relate to information I already know?E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

As you and your mom are thinking about checking out a new release at the theater, she asks, "Out of curiosity, how many times have you gone to the movies over the past 5 years?" You probably hadn't counted and kept track of the exact number of times but reply that you go maybe a handful of times a year. Your ability to provide at least an approximation is MOSTLY due to your _____ of the frequency of events.

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A)   automatic encoding
B)   priming
C)   effortful processing
D)   elaborative rehearsalE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

If you're trying to help fellow students take advantage of the serial position effect in order to perform better on tests, what advice should you give them?

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A)   Study hard for long periods at a time.
B)   Repeat all the material aloud multiple times.
C)   Take frequent study breaks.
D)   Underline important information.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Raj has long been a huge University of Virginia basketball fan. He goes to almost every home basketball game and recently witnessed UVA winning the national championship for the first time in college basketball history. While every other game is pretty much a blur to Raj, it is likely that he will be able to vividly recall details and exciting moments from this particular event for decades to come. For Raj, this national championship victory is considered a(n) :

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A)   iconic memory.
B)   mnemonic.
C)   flashbulb memory.
D)   method of loci.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

The type of influence on retrieval where recent experiences increase the likelihood of recalling certain memories is known as:

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A)   chunking.
B)   decay.
C)   interference.
D)   priming.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

The misinformation effect is the tendency:

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A)   to remember your initial predictions incorrectly after the outcome has been determined.
B)   to not remember the source of a particular memory, while being able to remember the memory itself.
C)   of the presentation of false post-event information to become mistakenly incorporated into memory.
D)   to remember the items presented at the beginning and end of a series particularly well.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

In the information processing model, _____ is about holding onto information, whereas _____ is about getting information into our minds.

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A)   retrieval; storage
B)   processing; encoding
C)   storage; encoding
D)   rehearsal; processingE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Which statement would psychologists agree is the BEST definition of memory?

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A)   Memory involves grouping pieces of information together in a meaningful way.
B)   Memory is the process of deliberately repeating information to store it in our brains.
C)   Memory is achieved through effortful and deep processing of information that we encounter.
D)   Memory is the process of taking in information, saving it over time, and calling it to mind later.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Retrieval is best reflected by:

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A)   noticing the people walking past you on the sidewalk.
B)   recalling your Halloween costume from the fifth grade.
C)   going back to the store to buy another item for your recipe.
D)   repeating a phone number so you don't forget it.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

During an English exam, Michelle is working hard at recalling a list of vocabulary words she studied. If her brain was being monitored by a PET scan, it would likely show increased activity in her:

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A)   cerebellum and basal ganglia.
B)   frontal lobes and hippocampus.
C)   basal ganglia and medulla.
D)   hippocampus and occipital lobes.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Sometimes information can enter into our long-term memory without any conscious processing. This is known as _____ processing.

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A)   shallow
B)   deep
C)   automatic
D)   effortfulE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Which is NOT an example of episodic memory?

Accepted Answer

A)   what you ate during your first dinner date
B)   how you type a paper on the computer
C)   the title of the last book you read for pleasure
D)   how many times you've traveled overseasE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Memory of which you are consciously aware is known as _____ memory.

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A)   explicit
B)   procedural
C)   implicit
D)   flashbulbE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Which is NOT an example of episodic memory?

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The misinformation effect is the tendency:

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A(n) _____ is a specific technique or strategy deliberately used to enhanced memory.

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Encoding specificity is BEST defined as:

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Memory of which you are consciously aware is known as _____ memory.

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Retrieval is best reflected by:

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Which statement about human memory is TRUE?

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Bella receives a wedding invitation in the mail. The next day, she cannot seem to remember any of the details about the wedding, but she does recall the color of the invitation, the type and size of the font, and that many letters were in upper case. At which level did Bella process the invitation?

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Which question is LEAST likely to be asked by someone who is engaging in deep processing of written text?

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In the information processing model, _ is about holding onto information, whereas _ is about getting information into our minds.

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The type of influence on retrieval where recent experiences increase the likelihood of recalling certain memories is known as:

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The best way to prevent decay of long-term memories would be to:

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