Question 1

The internet,with its series of links from one site to many others,is a good analogy for the organization of:

Accepted Answer

The organization of long-term memory can be compared to the internet, as it involves a vast network of interconnected concepts and information, much like the network of websites on the internet. Just like how clicking on a link on a website can lead to discovering many more related websites, retrieving one memory can lead to the activation and retrieval of numerous related memories in long-term memory.

Question 2

Receptor cells in the retina responsible for colour vision and fine acuity are:

Accepted Answer

Cones are responsible for colour vision and fine acuity, while rods are used for low-light vision. Bipolar cells and ganglion cells are interneurons that help process visual information, but they are not directly responsible for colour vision or fine acuity.

Question 3

Which type of memory allows us to have meaningful conversations?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Eldon has just finished his test and handed it in.As he walks out of the classroom,he realizes that there were a few more things he should have included in the long-answer portion of the test.Eldon's problem is in the memory process of:

Accepted Answer

Eldon's problem is with retrieval, as he remembered the information after leaving the classroom, indicating that the information was stored but not accessed during the test.

Question 5

The reason that our ears have three semicircular canals is so that:

Accepted Answer

The three semicircular canals in the inner ear are oriented perpendicular to each other and detect angular or rotational movements of the head in the three planes of motion - yaw, pitch, and roll. This allows us to have a sense of balance and spatial orientation in our three-dimensional environment. The semicircular canals do not play a role in detecting sound locations or preventing motion sickness.

Question 6

Activation of the receptors in the various sense organs by stimuli is called:

Accepted Answer

The activation of receptors in sense organs is referred to as sensation. Perception involves the interpretation of sensory information by the brain. Adaptation refers to a decrease in sensitivity to a constant or repetitive stimulus, while habituation is a decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated exposure.

Question 7

Long ago (in the dark ages of television)when a television set was turned off,it took a while for the last image on the screen to fade away.This is most like:

Accepted Answer

Iconic memory is the visual sensory memory that allows us to retain an image of a visual stimulus even after it has been removed. The fading of the last image on a television screen is reminiscent of the persistence of iconic memory. Echoic memory is the auditory sensory memory, short-term memory refers to the memory of events that just occurred, and long-term memory involves the storage of memory for a much longer duration.

Question 8

The tendency to interpret an object as always being the same physical dimensions,regardless of its distance from the viewer,is known as:

Accepted Answer

Size constancy refers to the ability to perceive an object as maintaining its size regardless of its distance from the observer. This means that we can still recognize an object as being the same size even if it appears smaller or larger due to distance or perspective.

Question 9

Fethia learned her multiplication facts by repeating them over and over until she had them memorized.Fethia was using what kind of rehearsal?

Accepted Answer

Fethia was using maintenance rehearsal, which involves repeating information over and over to maintain it in short-term memory. She was not actively trying to connect the information to prior knowledge or engage in deeper processing, which are features of elaborative rehearsal. Imagery rehearsal involves creating vivid mental images to help remember information, which Fethia did not mention doing. Repetitive rehearsal is another term for maintenance rehearsal, so A could be a possible distractor but D is a more specific and accurate answer.

Question 10

An illusion is defined as:

Accepted Answer

An illusion is a perception that does not correspond to reality, meaning it is a false or distorted perception of something that is actually there or not there at all. It is different from a vision, which can refer to a mental image or a supernatural experience, and is not the same as seeing or hearing something that is actually not there (such as a hallucination). An illusion is also not necessarily related to dreaming.

Question 11

Conduction deafness refers to hearing problems that originate in the:

Accepted Answer

Conduction deafness is caused by a problem in the conduction of sound waves from the outer ear to the inner ear. This can occur due to issues in the outer ear, middle ear or both. Therefore, the correct answer is C, which includes both the outer and middle ear. Issues with the auditory pathways to the brain are associated with sensorineural deafness.

Question 12

What are the five primary tastes?

Accepted Answer

The five primary tastes are bitter, salty, sour, sweet, and umami. Option C includes all five primary tastes, while the other options have incorrect or incomplete lists. Option A includes "hot" and "spicy," which are not considered primary tastes. Option B includes "tart," which is not considered a primary taste. Option D includes "peppery" and "bitter," which are not primary tastes.

Question 13

Which type of LTM is seldom,if ever,lost by people with Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

Procedural memory, which is responsible for skills and habits, is typically preserved in people with Alzheimer's disease even when other forms of memory, such as semantic and episodic, are impaired.

Question 14

Which of the following properties of sound is the most similar to the brightness of light?

Accepted Answer

Loudness of sound is analogous to the brightness of light, as both relate to the intensity or amplitude of the wave.

Question 15

When Edie studies her psychology terms,she tries to tie each concept to something she already knows.She thinks about the meaning of the concept rather than just saying the words over and over.Which model of memory would best explain Edie's approach to encoding memories?

Accepted Answer

The levels of processing model of memory suggests that the deeper an item is processed, the more meaning it has and the better it is remembered. Edie's approach of trying to tie each concept to something she already knows and focusing on the meaning of the concept rather than just repeating it reinforces the idea of deeper processing.

Question 16

Of the following,which is the most similar to the concept of long-term memory?

Accepted Answer

A filing cabinet is designed to store information for a long period of time, just as long-term memory stores information for an extended period. The other options do not relate to long-term memory in the same way.

Question 17

The mental process of converting sensory information into neural impulses is called:

Accepted Answer

The mental process of converting sensory information into neural impulses is called transduction. This is the first step in the process of sensation, which is followed by perception and ultimately, consciousness.

Question 18

Texture gradient refers to the fact that texture appears to become:

Accepted Answer

Texture gradient refers to the fact that as distance increases, objects appear to have less detail in their texture. This is because the texture elements become smaller and closer together as they recede into the distance, making them harder to distinguish.

Question 19

Long-term memories are encoded in terms of:

Accepted Answer

Long-term memories are encoded using a combination of sounds, visual images, and meanings of words and concepts, making all the options correct.

Question 20

On the game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?,contestants are asked a series of questions of general information,although of increasing difficulty.The type of memory needed to access the answers to these kinds of questions is:

Accepted Answer

Semantic memory is the type of memory that deals with general knowledge and facts. It is the type of memory that is needed to access the answers to the questions on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Procedural memory is related to skills and how to perform them, episodic memory is related to personal experiences, and working memory is related to temporarily holding and manipulating information.

Quiz 6: Memory