Memory: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding How We Remember

Question 1

Which of the following is a stage in the memory formation process?

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Encoding

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Storage

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Retrieval

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Forgetting

Question 2

In the three-stage model of memory, which stage temporarily stores sensory information before it's transferred to working memory?

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Sensory memory

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Short-term memory

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Long-term memory

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Explicit memory

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a type of long-term memory?

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Iconic memory

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Episodic memory

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Semantic memory

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Procedural memory

Question 4

Which of the following is **not** a type of long-term memory?

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Working memory

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Episodic memory

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Semantic memory

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Procedural memory

Question 5

Which of the following is a type of long-term memory?

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Episodic memory

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Procedural memory

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Sensory memory

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Working memory

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a type of explicit long-term memory?

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Implicit memory

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Episodic memory

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Semantic memory

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Procedural memory

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a type of long-term memory?

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Working memory

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Episodic memory

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Semantic memory

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Procedural memory

Question 8

Which function is the hippocampus primarily responsible for in memory formation?

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Encoding and consolidation of episodic memories

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Storage of working memory information

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Formation of procedural memories

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Long-term storage of semantic memories

Question 9

Which type of long-term memory stores factual knowledge, like historical events or mathematical equations?

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Semantic memory

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Episodic memory

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Procedural memory

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Working memory

Question 10

What is the correct order of memory processes?

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Encoding, storage, retrieval

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Storage, encoding, retrieval

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Retrieval, storage, encoding

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Encoding, retrieval, storage

Question 11

What is a defining characteristic of short-term memory?

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Limited storage

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Unlimited storage

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Indefinite duration

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the three fundamental stages of memory?

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Forgetting

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Encoding

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Storage

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Retrieval

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a type of memory error, but rather a condition characterized by an exceptionally strong memory?

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Hyperthymesia

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False recognition

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Source misattribution

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Cryptomnesia

Question 14

In the Atkinson-Shiffrin multi-store model of memory, which component is involved in processing information rather than storing it?

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Encoding

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Sensory store

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Short-term memory

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Long-term memory

Question 15

Which memory process entails the initial perception and interpretation of information?

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Encoding

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Retrieval

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Storage

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Consolidation

Question 16

Which of the following is not one of the three stages of the memory model?

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Recognition

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Encoding

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Storage

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Retrieval

Question 17

Which of the following best describes a key characteristic of procedural memory?

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Used to perform skilled actions and habits.

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Involves storing general knowledge.

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Stores memories of specific events with personal significance.

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Temporary storage of information for conscious processing.

Question 18

Which defining characteristic distinguishes anterograde amnesia, a memory disorder that impairs new memory formation?

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Inability to form new memories after the disorder's onset

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Difficulty recalling events prior to the disorder's onset

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Difficulty remembering names of close family members

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Difficulty remembering events within the first few hours of the disorder's onset

Question 19

Long-term memory differs from sensory memory, which temporarily stores sensory information. Which of the following best describes a characteristic of long-term memory?

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Encodes general knowledge and concepts.

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Stores vast amounts of sensory information temporarily.

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Processes visual information briefly before transferring it to long-term storage.

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Holds information temporarily before transferring it to long-term memory or forgetting it.

Question 20

Which type of long-term memory does not require conscious effort to recall information?

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Implicit memory

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Explicit memory

Question 21

What is the defining characteristic of episodic memory?

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It is explicit and relates to personally experienced events.

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It is implicit and relates to skills and procedures.

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It is short-term and stores information for a few seconds.

Question 22

Which type of long-term memory allows us to recall information without conscious effort?

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Implicit memory

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Explicit memory

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Episodic memory

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Procedural memory

Question 23

Which of the following is a key feature of long-term memory?

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Indefinite storage duration

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Limited storage capacity

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Unaffected by sleep

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Exclusive storage of procedural memories

Question 24

What is a defining characteristic of implicit memory?

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Unconsciously learning and using information to guide actions

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Intentionally remembering stored information

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Retaining information for a long time

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Storing a small amount of information for a short time

Question 25

Which memory enhancement technique is least effective for improving long-term memory?

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Depending solely on short-term memory

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Breaking down information into smaller chunks

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Repeating information multiple times

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Employing memory tricks

Question 26

Which of the following characteristics is a key feature of long-term memory?

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Unlimited storage capacity and long-lasting retention of information

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Limited storage capacity and quick loss of information

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Brief storage of information for a few seconds

Question 27

Which type of memory allows us to temporarily store and manipulate information, enabling us to perform tasks like mental calculations or following instructions?

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Working memory

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Sensory memory

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Long-term memory

Question 28

During which stage of memory retrieval do individuals retrieve information from long-term memory, making it available to their conscious awareness?

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Retrieval

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Encoding

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Storage

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Decay

Question 29

What is the term for the process of moving information from short-term memory to long-term memory?

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Consolidation

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Encoding

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Retrieval

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Forgetting

Question 30

In constructive memory, what is the tendency to integrate information from our past knowledge, beliefs, or expectations into our recollections of events?

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Memory Reconstruction

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Encoding Specificity

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Retroactive Interference

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Proactive Interference

Question 31

Which type of memory holds information temporarily, typically for a few minutes?

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Short-term memory

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Long-term memory

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Sensory memory

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Episodic memory

Question 32

According to the Atkinson-Shiffrin memory model, which of the following is the correct order of memory stages, from the shortest to the longest duration?

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Sensory memory, short-term memory, long-term memory

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Long-term memory, short-term memory, sensory memory

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Short-term memory, long-term memory, sensory memory

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Sensory memory, long-term memory, short-term memory

Question 33

What is the primary function of the hippocampus in memory?

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Encoding and storing explicit memories (personal experiences and events)

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Storing procedural memories (skills and habits)

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Storing semantic memories (facts and concepts)

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It does not play a significant role in memory

Question 34

Which type of long-term memory is responsible for storing memories of specific events, such as remembering the name of your childhood pet?

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Episodic memory

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Semantic memory

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Procedural memory

Question 35

Explain how sleep contributes to memory consolidation, focusing on the specific roles of different sleep phases in strengthening and stabilizing memories.

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During NREM sleep, memories are actively reorganized and integrated into existing knowledge networks.

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REM sleep is crucial for memory consolidation because it exhibits the most consistent neural activity.

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Sleep deprivation has no significant impact on memory consolidation.

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REM sleep is responsible for the initial encoding of new memories.

Question 36

How do cultural norms, values, and beliefs impact memory processes?

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They influence the aspects of an experience that individuals prioritize encoding, shaping the types of memories formed.

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They influence how people interpret and recall past experiences, affecting memory accuracy.

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Cultural influences have no significant impact on memory processes.

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While cultural norms and values can influence memory content, they do not affect the underlying mechanisms of memory formation and retrieval.

Question 37

How do retrieval cues facilitate memory retrieval? Explain their role in both reducing interference and enhancing target activation.

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Retrieval cues selectively inhibit competing memories, minimizing interference and boosting target activation.

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Retrieval cues solely enhance target activation, with no impact on interference.

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Retrieval cues reduce interference by activating more competing memories.

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Retrieval cues have minimal influence on both interference and target activation.

Question 38

In legal proceedings, memory errors can significantly impact outcomes. Analyze how false or distorted memories can influence eyewitness testimony and verdicts.

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Memory errors can have serious consequences in legal proceedings, emphasizing the need for careful evaluation of eyewitness testimony.

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Memory errors never affect eyewitness testimony, as eyewitness accounts are always accurate.

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False memories are permanent and cannot be corrected once formed.

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Distorted memories have less impact on verdicts compared to false memories.

Question 39

How does autobiographical memory contribute to our sense of self and provide a sense of continuity over time?

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Autobiographical memory serves as a historical record of personal experiences, providing a framework for self-understanding.

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Autobiographical memory is unchanging over time, providing a stable foundation for personal identity.

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Autobiographical memory focuses on trivial events and has a limited role in shaping personal identity.

Question 40

Select the option that is NOT a specific type of memory:

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Encoding

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Working memory

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Short-term memory

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Long-term memory

Question 41

According to the Atkinson-Shiffrin model, what is the second stage that memories pass through?

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Working memory

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Sensory memory

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Episodic memory

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Implicit memory

Question 42

Which memory process involves actively holding and manipulating information in conscious awareness?

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Working memory

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Encoding

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Storage

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Retrieval

Question 43

Which type of memory is responsible for storing procedural knowledge and motor skills?

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Implicit memory

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Episodic memory

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Semantic memory

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Explicit memory

Question 44

Describe the fundamental distinction between explicit and implicit memory:

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Explicit memory involves conscious recollection, while implicit memory operates automatically without conscious awareness.

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Implicit memory involves conscious recollection, while explicit memory operates automatically without conscious awareness.

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Both types of memory require conscious effort to recall.

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Both types of memory occur automatically without any conscious effort.

Question 45

What is a defining feature of semantic memory, a type of long-term memory that stores general knowledge and facts?

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Structured in a hierarchical and interconnected network

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Requires conscious effort to retrieve information

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Mainly involved in recalling personal experiences and events

Question 46

According to the encoding specificity principle, which of the following is true?

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Memories are more easily retrieved when the retrieval context matches the encoding context.

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Memories are more likely to be recalled if they are organized logically.

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Repeated rehearsal strengthens memory.

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Memories associated with strong emotions are more easily retrieved.

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a distinct stage in the Atkinson-Shiffrin model of memory?

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Procedural Memory

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Sensory Memory

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Short-Term Memory

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Long-Term Memory

Question 48

Which memory model proposes that memories are temporarily stored in a limited-capacity buffer before being transferred to long-term memory?

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Working memory model

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Declarative memory model

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Levels-of-processing model

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Multi-store model

Question 49

According to the most widely accepted definition, what is the primary function of working memory?

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To hold information temporarily and manipulate it for cognitive tasks.

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To store knowledge and skills for the long term.

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To represent sensory stimuli for a brief duration.

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To retrieve information from long-term memory.

Question 50

Which type of long-term memory is most closely associated with the storage of procedural knowledge, such as how to perform a physical skill?

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Procedural memory

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Episodic memory

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Semantic memory

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Declarative memory

Question 51

Among available neuroimaging techniques, which is most commonly employed to study memory processes and brain activity patterns related to memory?

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Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)

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Electroencephalography (EEG)

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Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)

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Positron emission tomography (PET)

Question 52

Which of the following is a well-known mnemonic strategy that involves creating vivid mental images to aid in memorization?

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Imaginery

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Chunking

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Elaboration

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Rehearsal

Question 53

In psychology, what is the term for the tendency to selectively remember information that aligns with our existing beliefs or expectations?

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Confirmation bias

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False memory syndrome

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Illusion of truth

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Source amnesia

Question 54

Which brain region is widely recognized as playing a key role in the formation of new memories?

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Hippocampus

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Amygdala

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Prefrontal cortex

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Cerebellum

Question 55

According to the multi-store model of memory, information is first stored in:

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Sensory memory

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Short-term memory

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Long-term memory

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Working memory

Question 56

Retrieval cues are most effective when they are:

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Similar to the encoding context

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Different from the encoding context

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Independent of the encoding context

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Derived from other memory systems

Question 57

Which of the following is a limitation of the serial position effect? Select the BEST answer.

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It only applies to short lists of items

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It is not affected by rehearsal

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It is not influenced by semantic similarity

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It is always present in memory tasks

Question 58

The theory of distributed practice suggests that:

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Spacing out learning sessions improves retention

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Massing learning sessions improves retention

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Sleep before studying improves retention

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Exercise before studying improves retention

Question 59

Which of the following statements about retrieval cues and strategies is true?

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Retrieval cues are most effective when they are specific and relevant to the information being recalled.

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Active retrieval strategies, like self-testing, are more beneficial than passive strategies like rereading.

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Retrieval cues and strategies have no impact on memory recall.

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The effectiveness of retrieval cues and strategies is the same across all types of memory.

Question 60

Which memory enhancement strategy entails actively retrieving information from memory, as opposed to merely reviewing or re-exposing oneself to the material?

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Active recall

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Spaced repetition

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Elaboration

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Chunking

Question 61

How does REM sleep contribute to the strengthening of memories?

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REM sleep increases the stability and resilience of memory traces, making them less likely to be forgotten.

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REM sleep aids in the initial creation of memories in long-term storage.

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REM sleep helps to eliminate unnecessary or outdated memories.

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REM sleep enhances the ability to retrieve memories from long-term storage.

Question 62

The process of transferring information from short-term memory to long-term memory is called:

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Consolidation

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Encoding

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Retrieval

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Storage

Question 63

Which memory model suggests that information flows through different memory stores with distinct capacities and durations?

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Multi-store memory model

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Working memory model

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Semantic memory model

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Episodic memory model

Question 64

The interference theory of forgetting proposes that forgetting occurs primarily due to:

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New information interfering with the recall of old information

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Memories naturally decaying over time

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Active suppression of memories

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Emotional trauma causing memory loss