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Procedural memory is a part of


A) episodic memory.
B) semantic memory.
C) STM.
D) LTM.

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A biasing effect in administering a police lineup occurs when


A) a person in a lineup has a distinctive feature.
B) the investigator's body language reveals unintentional cues.
C) a person in a lineup was included in a mug shot photo.
D) All of these.

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Which part of the brain supports explicit memory in Squire and Knowlton's memory taxonomy?


A) amygdala
B) cerebellum
C) medial temporal lobe
D) neocortex

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C

Both Brown & McNeill and Read & Bruce found that the most frequently used strategy for searching LTM during the 'tip-of-the-tongue' stage was to


A) spontaneously recall the name without thinking.
B) use contextual information associated with the name.
C) use partial information related to the spelling of the name.
D) generate a list of plausible names.

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Which is an example of episodic memory?


A) tying your shoe
B) naming capitals of states
C) recalling your 5th birthday
D) learning definitions

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Learning can be characterized as the transfer of information between STM to LTM.

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Which task requires explicit memory in Squire and Knowlton's memory taxonomy?


A) learned skills and procedures
B) a recall test
C) classical conditioning
D) reflex learning

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The recency effect found in a serial position curve can be eliminated if


A) subjects rehearse all words equally often, suggesting that the recency effect is caused by retrieval from STM.
B) subjects rehearse words equally often, suggesting that the recency effect is caused by retrieval from LTM.
C) subjects perform another task for 30 seconds, suggesting that the recency effect is caused by retrieval from STM.
D) subjects perform another task for 30 seconds, suggesting that the recency effect is caused by retrieval from LTM.

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Showing mug shots to eyewitnesses is a good method for improving the reliability of the witness.

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Semantic memory is _____ while episodic memory is _____.


A) general knowledge; memory for skills
B) general knowledge; memory for temporally linked information
C) memory for skills; memory for temporally linked information
D) memory for temporally linked information; general knowledge

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Knowing what you now know about memory, apply what you have learned to how best to study. Include, where possible, specific examples of research to support your claims.

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In Atkinson and Shiffrin's model of LTM, all of the following are control processes, except


A) coding.
B) sensory inhibition.
C) rehearsal.
D) retrieval strategies.

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A negative recency effect (decreased recall of words at the end of the list) occurs for


A) immediate recall of a word list.
B) delayed recall of a word list.
C) Both immediate recall of a word list and delayed recall of a word list.
D) Neither immediate recall of a word list nor delayed recall of a word list.

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Dunlosky and Nelson found that immediate judgments of learning were superior to delayed judgments of learning when judging


A) which of two learning strategies was most effective.
B) which individual items were learned.
C) Both a and b
D) Neither a nor b

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When you experience the "tip of the tongue" phenomenon, what methods do you use to try to recall the information from your long-term memory? Do these methods usually work? Are there any other methods that might work better for you?

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When I experience the "tip of the tongue" phenomenon, I usually try a few different methods to recall the information from my long-term memory. One method I use is to try to think of related words or concepts that might trigger the memory. For example, if I can't remember someone's name, I might try to remember where I met them or what we were talking about when I last saw them. I also try to relax and give myself some time to let the memory come to me naturally. Sometimes these methods work, and I am able to recall the information I was trying to remember. However, there are also times when these methods don't work, and I continue to struggle to recall the information. In these cases, I find that taking a break and focusing on something else can help. Often, the memory will come to me when I least expect it, such as when I'm doing a completely unrelated task. Another method that might work better for me is to engage in physical activity or exercise. I find that getting my body moving and increasing blood flow to my brain can help to jog my memory. Additionally, using mnemonic devices or visualization techniques can also be effective for recalling information from long-term memory. Overall, I find that a combination of different methods and a bit of patience is usually the most effective approach for overcoming the "tip of the tongue" phenomenon.

What is Squire and Knowlton's conceptualization of long-term memory? How are the various brain structures related to different aspects of memory? (Hint: The diagram in your text was a good summary of this.)

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Reading the same passage twice helps amnesics increase their


A) confidence level.
B) reading speed.
C) performance on a multiple choice test.
D) performance on a recall test.

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Discuss the Atkinson-Shiffrin model of memory. Include in your answer how information is entered into long-term memory. Include also relevant supporting research.

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Which strategy is most likely to lead to rote learning?


A) rehearsal
B) coding
C) imaging
D) elaboration

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Tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon is when you know the information but you have difficulty articulating because of a motor deficit of the tongue.

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