Question 1

If 47­year­old Matt can remember the poem he memorized in Mrs.Smith's 2nd grade class, Matt is using what type of memory for this task?

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A)  sensory memory
B)  episodic memory
C)  semantic memory
D)  remote memory

Question 2

Research evidence indicates that the oldest adults have more irrelevant thoughts during processing tasks and have more trouble keeping these irrelevant thoughts out of mind.This is evidence of

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A)  a decrease in intelligence.
B)  inhibitory loss.
C)  a decrease in overall memory space.
D)  a decrease in sensory memory.

Question 3

Brushing your teeth is not something you tend to think consciously about.Remembering how to do it is an example of ____________ memory.

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Question 4

What impact does memory self-efficacy have on older adults' memory performance?

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Self-efficacy is a belief that one can a...

Question 5

Identifying the correct information from a larger list of information is an example of

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A)  recall memory.
B)  recognition memory.
C)  inference.
D)  semantic memory.

Question 6

Do negative stereotypes about aging have any impact on older adults' memory performance?

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There is a stereotype that aging negativ...

Question 7

This type of memory stays fairly stable until 55-60 years of age and then shows a precipitous decline after age 65.

Accepted Answer

A)  sensory memory
B)  episodic memory
C)  semantic memory
D)  remote memory

Question 8

Summarize the findings concerning age-related changes in divided attention.

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Divided attention is concerned with how ...

Question 9

Trying to complete two tasks at one time requires which type of attention?

Accepted Answer

A)  selective attention
B)  sustained attention
C)  divided attention
D)  attentional capacity

Question 10

The amount of information that can be processed at any given time is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive reserve.
B)  vigilance.
C)  divided attention.
D)  attentional capacity.

Question 11

Most of the tasks involving deliberate memory, such as learning words on a list, require_________  .

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effortful ...

Question 12

When first learning to drive a manual transmission car, we are often aware of our processing and it seems to take all of our attention to coordinate our actions.This is an example of

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A)  automatic processing.
B)  effortful processing.
C)  divided attention.
D)  attentional capacity.

Question 13

____________, which often accompanies long-term alcoholism, involves major loss of recent memory and sometimes a total inability to form new memories.

Accepted Answer

Wernicke-K...

Question 14

Which of the following beliefs about memory is not characteristic of older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Memory is not stable.
B)  Memory will decline with age.
C)  I have little control over my memory.
D)  I know a great deal about how memory works.

Question 15

Memory aids that rely on environmental resources, such as notebooks or calendars, are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  external aids.
B)  implicit aids.
C)  internal aids.
D)  mnemonics.

Question 16

Most evidence indicates

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A)  significant age-related decline in working memory.
B)  loss of the ability to hold items in working memory may limit older adults' overall cognitive functioning.
C)  age-related declines in working memory may vary across different tasks.
D)  all of the above.

Question 17

A brain autopsy following the suicide of former NFL player Dave Duerson revealed he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) caused by repeated __________ .

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The answer of A brain autopsy following the suicide of...

Question 18

Age-related decline in _________ working memory tends to be greater than the decline in________ working memory.

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A)  verbal; spatial
B)  verbal; mathematical
C)  spatial; verbal
D)  mathematical; verbal

Question 19

One way to distinguish normal from abnormal memory changes is to ask whether the changes disrupt a person's ability to _________________.

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perform da...

Question 20

Identify and provide an example of an external memory aid.

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External memory aids rely on environment...

Exam 6: Attention and Memory

Memory aids that rely on environmental resources, such as notebooks or calendars, are known as

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A brain autopsy following the suicide of former NFL player Dave Duerson revealed he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) caused by repeated __________ .

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Most of the tasks involving deliberate memory, such as learning words on a list, require_________ .

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When first learning to drive a manual transmission car, we are often aware of our processing and it seems to take all of our attention to coordinate our actions.This is an example of

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The amount of information that can be processed at any given time is called the

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Age-related decline in _________ working memory tends to be greater than the decline in________ working memory.

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Research evidence indicates that the oldest adults have more irrelevant thoughts during processing tasks and have more trouble keeping these irrelevant thoughts out of mind.This is evidence of

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If 47­year­old Matt can remember the poem he memorized in Mrs.Smith's 2nd grade class, Matt is using what type of memory for this task?

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Which of the following beliefs about memory is not characteristic of older adults?

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Brushing your teeth is not something you tend to think consciously about.Remembering how to do it is an example of ____________ memory.

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Trying to complete two tasks at one time requires which type of attention?

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What impact does memory self-efficacy have on older adults' memory performance?

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This type of memory stays fairly stable until 55-60 years of age and then shows a precipitous decline after age 65.

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Identify and provide an example of an external memory aid.

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Do negative stereotypes about aging have any impact on older adults' memory performance?

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Identifying the correct information from a larger list of information is an example of

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One way to distinguish normal from abnormal memory changes is to ask whether the changes disrupt a person's ability to _________________.

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____________, which often accompanies long-term alcoholism, involves major loss of recent memory and sometimes a total inability to form new memories.

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Summarize the findings concerning age-related changes in divided attention.

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