Question 1

An individual's semantic memory contains

Accepted Answer

Semantic memory is the part of long-term memory responsible for storing information about the meaning of concepts, words, and symbols. It includes background knowledge arranged in hierarchies of information in categories and subordinate categories. Memories about events (choice A) are stored in episodic memory, while autobiographical information (choice C) is a subset of episodic memory. Choice D does not accurately describe semantic memory.

Question 2

Semantic memory is organized __________.

Accepted Answer

Semantic memory is organized hierarchically, meaning that information is stored in categories and subcategories. For example, the category "fruit" could be divided into subcategories such as "citrus fruit" and "berries". This hierarchical structure allows for efficient storage and retrieval of information.

Question 3

Connie lost her keys.She searches her memory for when she last had them,and goes to that place in the hope that it will help her remember where she misplaced them.Connie is ________ activating her _________.

Accepted Answer

Connie is consciously trying to retrieve a specific event in which she last had her keys (episodic memory) in order to aid her in finding them. Option D correctly identifies both the conscious effort and the type of memory being activated.

Question 4

The Canadian Psychology Group has invited teams from all the universities across Canada to compete in a Psych Bowl.The teams will answer questions such as "Who founded the first psychology laboratory?" Where is this information stored?

Accepted Answer

Long-term memory is the type of memory where information is stored over a longer period of time. Facts such as who founded the first psychology laboratory would likely be stored in long-term memory, as they are not likely to be forgotten quickly.

Question 5

Chunking is a means of _______________.

Accepted Answer

Chunking involves organizing information into meaningful units, which helps in improving memory and recall. It is not about immediately forgetting irrelevant details, arranging details from important to least important, or storing long-term memories.

Question 6

Your street address,telephone number,and social insurance number are stored in

Accepted Answer

Street address, telephone number, and social insurance number are all pieces of personal information that are important to remember for an extended period of time. Therefore, they are most likely stored in long-term memory.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of episodic memory?

Accepted Answer

Episodic memory refers to the ability to recall specific events or experiences from one's personal past. Words, concepts, and symbols are not specific events or experiences, therefore, D (events) is the best choice.

Question 8

Which type of memory is concerned with remembering the day your parents bought you a car?

Accepted Answer

Episodic memory is a type of long-term memory that involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences experienced by an individual. Remembering the day your parents bought you a car is a specific event, making it an example of episodic memory.

Question 9

Steve was recalling his first day in university,including walking into the wrong class,dropping his books as he left,and the long line at the registrar's office he encountered when he had to switch classes.These memories are examples of

Accepted Answer

The memories being recalled are specific events from Steve's personal past, which is characteristic of episodic memory.

Question 10

Chunking aids

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

The type of memory that is most like an encyclopedia or a dictionary is __________.

Accepted Answer

Semantic memory refers to the storage of general knowledge and facts about the world, similar to how an encyclopedia or dictionary contains information on various topics. Emotional memory refers to the storage of experiences and associated emotions, episodic memory refers to the memory of personally experienced events, and procedural memory refers to the memory of how to perform specific tasks or skills.

Question 12

The average memory span consists of _______ items.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that the average human memory span is around seven items, plus or minus two. This means that most people can effectively remember around five to nine pieces of information at a time.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an example of long-term memory?

Accepted Answer

Repeating an address after it was told to you is an example of short-term memory. Long-term memory refers to the storage of information over an extended period of time, ranging from minutes to years. Identifying a perfume from 20 years ago, remembering a poem learned in nursery school, and remembering how to ride a bike are all examples of long-term memory.

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of semantic memory?

Accepted Answer

Semantic memory refers to general knowledge of concepts, facts, and ideas that are not tied to specific experiences or events. Examples include knowledge of language, geography, and history. Therefore, concepts (option B) is an example of semantic memory. Events, time, and place (options A, C, and D, respectively) are more specific and tied to personal experiences or contexts, and would typically fall under the category of episodic memory.

Question 15

Information is grouped for storage in short-term memory through the process of __________.

Accepted Answer

Information can be grouped together in short-term memory through chunking, which involves breaking down information into smaller, more manageable pieces that can be easily remembered as a group. This can increase the capacity and duration of information in short-term memory. Rote rehearsal involves repeating information over and over, cueing involves using external stimuli to trigger memories, and categorizing involves grouping information based on common characteristics. While these strategies may also aid in memory storage, chunking specifically addresses the grouping of information in short-term memory.

Question 16

The hippocampus seems to be essential for __________.

Accepted Answer

The hippocampus is a critical structure for the formation of new long-term memories. It is involved in the consolidation of memories from short-term to long-term storage.

Question 17

The portion of long-term memory that stores specific information that has personal meaning is called __________ memory.

Accepted Answer

Episodic memory is the portion of long-term memory that stores specific information about personal experiences or events (episodes) that have occurred in an individual's life. This type of memory is different from semantic memory, which stores general knowledge about the world, and procedural memory, which stores information about how to perform actions or skills. Emotional memory is related to the encoding and storage of emotionally significant experiences, but it does not necessarily have to be personal in nature.

Question 18

Most people cannot store the following list of letters in short-term memory: I T I S N O T R A I N I N G
However,if the letters are grouped meaningfully into words,they fit short-term's memory span: It is not raining.This illustrates _________.

Accepted Answer

This phenomenon is an example of chunking, which is the process of organizing information into meaningful units, or chunks, which makes it easier to remember. By grouping the letters into words, the information is organized into larger units that can be easily brought to short-term memory.

Question 19

Scott remembers all of the details of his wedding seven years ago.This information is most likely stored in _______ memory.

Accepted Answer

Episodic memory is the type of memory that stores personal experiences and events that have a specific time and place, like memories of weddings, birthdays, and other important life events. Semantic memory, on the other hand, stores general knowledge and facts about the world, while iconic memory is a very brief and fleeting visual memory. Short-term memory holds information for a short period of time, generally up to 30 seconds, and is not likely to be used for remembering details of events from several years ago.

Question 20

Your memories of personal information such as what you wore to work yesterday or what you ate for breakfast this morning are stored in _______________.

Accepted Answer

Episodic memory stores memories of specific life events, such as what you wore to work or what you had for breakfast. Procedural memory is responsible for motor skills and habits, such as riding a bike or typing on a keyboard. Semantic memory stores general knowledge and facts about the world, such as the capital of France or the color of the sky. Eidetic memory, often known as photographic memory, is the ability to recall visual information in great detail, and is rare.

Quiz 7: D: Memory