Question 1

The process whereby memories can become vulnerable to disruption when they are recalled,thus requiring them to be consolidated again is termed:

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A)  reconsolidation.
B)  reformatting.
C)  defragmentation.
D)  deconsolidation.

Question 2

The small space between the axon of one neuron and the dendrite of another is termed the:

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A)  synapse.
B)  vesicle.
C)  terminal.
D)  soma.

Question 3

The memory sin that does NOT have benefits similar to those of the other sins is:

Accepted Answer

A)  transience.
B)  absentmindedness.
C)  bias.
D)  blocking.

Question 4

The process of bringing to mind information that has been previously encoded and stored in memory is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  memory.
B)  encoding.
C)  storage.
D)  retrieval.

Question 5

You look up a friend's address for the envelope of a letter you're writing.Suddenly,the phone rings.You abandon your address research to answer the phone,but it is a wrong number.When you get back to writing down the address,you have forgotten it because _____ memory has failed you.

Accepted Answer

A)  long-term
B)  short-term
C)  sensory
D)  iconic

Question 6

While cramming for a psychology exam,Hannah finds that,if she thinks about the meaning of terms and tries to use them in examples,she learns them much better.What technique is Hannah using to improve her memory of the terms?

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational encoding
B)  chunking
C)  visual imagery judgments
D)  semantic judgments

Question 7

Long-term memory can be broken up into two broad types: memory that does not require conscious recall,referred to as _____ memory,and memory that does require conscious recall,or _____ memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  implicit;explicit
B)  explicit;implicit
C)  semantic;episodic
D)  procedural;priming

Question 8

The _____ memory store holds information for a maximum of 15 to 20 seconds in the absence of rehearsal.

Accepted Answer

A)  iconic
B)  echoic
C)  short-term
D)  long-term

Question 9

A third-grader must learn the rules of multiplication (1 × 1 through 12 × 12) in 2 weeks.The BEST advice to give this student is to:

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A)  devote a single day of memorization to each multiplier (for example,learn 2 × 1 through 2 × 12) .
B)  wait until the day before the test,memorize all of the problems and their answers,and then get a good night of sleep.
C)  make a list of all of the problems and their answers,and review this information repeatedly each day.
D)  make flashcards with the problem on the front (9 × 7) and the answer on the back (63) ,and quiz yourself repeatedly each day.

Question 10

Studies using fMRI have revealed that,the second time an object is viewed,there is _____ activity in the visual cortex,suggesting that priming makes perception of the object _____.

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A)  more;easier
B)  more;more difficult
C)  less;easier
D)  less;more difficult

Question 11

The type of consolidation that occurs over a time scale encompassing years involves the transfer of memory from:

Accepted Answer

A)  sensory memory to working memory.
B)  short-term memory to long-term memory.
C)  the cortex to the amygdala.
D)  the hippocampus to the cortex.

Question 12

Of the memory "sins," one of the primary causes of eyewitness misidentifications is:

Accepted Answer

A)  transience.
B)  memory misattribution.
C)  persistence.
D)  absentmindedness.

Question 13

Someone who is shown the word organism and then asked to memorize 50 words subsequently might be more likely to incorrectly report that the word organize was on the list,illustrating the effects of:

Accepted Answer

A)  retrieval-induced forgetting.
B)  conceptual priming.
C)  perceptual priming.
D)  episodic memory.

Question 14

Charlotte looks up a phone number on the Internet and says the number three times to herself.As she reaches for her phone to dial the number,she is distracted by noise coming from outside her office.When the noise ceases after about 30 seconds,she picks up the phone but finds that she cannot remember the number.This is due to the limits of _____ memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  short-term
B)  long-term
C)  sensory
D)  iconic

Question 15

With respect to complex long-term memories,the hippocampus can MOST accurately be conceptualized as a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  computer hard drive.
B)  "cheat sheet" stating where the components of the memory are stored.
C)  online "cloud" storage that frees the brain to process events necessary for survival.
D)  video-recording device.

Question 16

Which statement accurately describes the results of a typical collaborative memory experiment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Each individual in the nominal group outperforms the collective performance of the collaborative group on the recall test.
B)  Most individuals in the nominal group outperform the collective performance of the collaborative group on the recall test.
C)  The collective performance of the collaborative group is greater than the combined performance of individuals in the nominal group on the recall test.
D)  The combined performance of individuals in the nominal group is greater than the collective performance of the collaborative group on the recall test.

Question 17

Which type of judgment has research shown results in better memory for words?

Accepted Answer

A)  visual
B)  semantic
C)  rhyme
D)  mnemonics

Question 18

At the supermarket,Charlotte finds it much easier to remember the food items she needs when she puts them into the categories of fruits,vegetables,and meat.What encoding process is Charlotte using to create and recall memories?

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational
B)  transformative
C)  semantic
D)  visual imagery

Question 19

Research has shown that different aspects of a single memory are stored in:

Accepted Answer

A)  the hippocampus and adjacent areas of the cortex.
B)  primarily the hippocampus.
C)  the brain's temporal lobe.
D)  different places in the cortex throughout the brain.

Question 20

Using social pressure,Shaw and Porter (2015) got a large percentage of the college students in their study to falsely remember _____ as adolescents.

Accepted Answer

A)  committing a crime
B)  breaking their leg
C)  winning a radio contest
D)  visiting Mount Rushmore

Exam 6: Memory-Part A

Long-term memory can be broken up into two broad types: memory that does not require conscious recall,referred to as _ memory,and memory that does require conscious recall,or _ memory.

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Studies using fMRI have revealed that,the second time an object is viewed,there is _ activity in the visual cortex,suggesting that priming makes perception of the object _.

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The small space between the axon of one neuron and the dendrite of another is termed the:

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With respect to complex long-term memories,the hippocampus can MOST accurately be conceptualized as a(n) :

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At the supermarket,Charlotte finds it much easier to remember the food items she needs when she puts them into the categories of fruits,vegetables,and meat.What encoding process is Charlotte using to create and recall memories?

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A third-grader must learn the rules of multiplication (1 × 1 through 12 × 12) in 2 weeks.The BEST advice to give this student is to:

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Using social pressure,Shaw and Porter (2015) got a large percentage of the college students in their study to falsely remember _____ as adolescents.

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You look up a friend's address for the envelope of a letter you're writing.Suddenly,the phone rings.You abandon your address research to answer the phone,but it is a wrong number.When you get back to writing down the address,you have forgotten it because _____ memory has failed you.

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The type of consolidation that occurs over a time scale encompassing years involves the transfer of memory from:

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The process of bringing to mind information that has been previously encoded and stored in memory is known as:

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Someone who is shown the word organism and then asked to memorize 50 words subsequently might be more likely to incorrectly report that the word organize was on the list,illustrating the effects of:

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The _____ memory store holds information for a maximum of 15 to 20 seconds in the absence of rehearsal.

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The memory sin that does NOT have benefits similar to those of the other sins is:

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Which type of judgment has research shown results in better memory for words?

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While cramming for a psychology exam,Hannah finds that,if she thinks about the meaning of terms and tries to use them in examples,she learns them much better.What technique is Hannah using to improve her memory of the terms?

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Research has shown that different aspects of a single memory are stored in:

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Of the memory "sins," one of the primary causes of eyewitness misidentifications is:

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The process whereby memories can become vulnerable to disruption when they are recalled,thus requiring them to be consolidated again is termed:

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Which statement accurately describes the results of a typical collaborative memory experiment?

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Long-term memory can be broken up into two broad types: memory that does not require conscious recall,referred to as _____ memory,and memory that does require conscious recall,or _____ memory.

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The small space between the axon of one neuron and the dendrite of another is termed the:

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With respect to complex long-term memories,the hippocampus can MOST accurately be conceptualized as a(n) :

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A third-grader must learn the rules of multiplication (1 × 1 through 12 × 12) in 2 weeks.The BEST advice to give this student is to:

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Using social pressure,Shaw and Porter (2015) got a large percentage of the college students in their study to falsely remember _____ as adolescents.

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You look up a friend's address for the envelope of a letter you're writing.Suddenly,the phone rings.You abandon your address research to answer the phone,but it is a wrong number.When you get back to writing down the address,you have forgotten it because _____ memory has failed you.

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The type of consolidation that occurs over a time scale encompassing years involves the transfer of memory from:

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The process of bringing to mind information that has been previously encoded and stored in memory is known as:

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Someone who is shown the word organism and then asked to memorize 50 words subsequently might be more likely to incorrectly report that the word organize was on the list,illustrating the effects of:

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The _____ memory store holds information for a maximum of 15 to 20 seconds in the absence of rehearsal.

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The memory sin that does NOT have benefits similar to those of the other sins is:

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Research has shown that different aspects of a single memory are stored in:

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Of the memory "sins," one of the primary causes of eyewitness misidentifications is:

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Which statement accurately describes the results of a typical collaborative memory experiment?

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