Question 1

It is believed that the ________ memory system may handle automatic remembering, while the ________ memory system requires conscious effort.
A)depth; elaborative
B)prospective; retrospective
C)primacy; recency
D)implicit; explicit

Accepted Answer

The implicit memory system handles automatic remembering, while the explicit memory system requires conscious effort.

Question 2

An individual's knowledge about the world-such as Wilhelm Wundt being considered the father of psychology, or Sigmund Freud's claims that the id, ego, and superego are three different structures of everyone's personality-is called ________ memory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An individual's knowledge about the world-such as...

Question 3

________ is the first process of getting information into memory.
A)Acquisition
B)Memorisation
C)Elaboration
D)Encoding

Accepted Answer

Encoding is the process of converting information into a form that can be stored in memory. This is the first step in the memory process, as information must be encoded before it can be stored and retrieved later. Acquisition refers to the process of obtaining new information, but encoding is the more specific process of transforming that information so it can be stored and retrieved later. Memorisation and elaboration are also important processes in memory, but they occur after encoding.

Question 4

This research study clearly is examining the role that ________ can play in memory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of This research study clearly is examining the...

Question 5

During new-worker orientation, you wish to make a good impression by being able to recall everyone's name. Research on encoding would suggest that you are most likely to forget the name of
A)the first few people who introduced themselves.
B)the last few people who introduced themselves.
C)the person immediately after you.
D)the person immediately before you.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During new-worker orientation, you wish to make...

Question 6

Remembering that your father used to read The Cat in the Hat to you every night best illustrates which type of memory?
A)Semantic
B)Implicit
C)Procedural
D)Episodic

Accepted Answer

Episodic memory is the ability to recall specific events or experiences, such as remembering a personal experience of having The Cat in the Hat read to you by your father.

Question 7

Which of the following forms of memory requires conscious attention for encoding, storage, and retrieval?
A)Episodic memory
B)Implicit memory
C)Priming memory
D)Procedural memory

Accepted Answer

Episodic memory involves remembering specific events or experiences that require conscious attention for encoding, storage, and retrieval. Implicit memory, priming memory, and procedural memory do not necessarily require conscious attention for all stages of memory processing.

Question 8

Although many students attend every class and take notes, they struggle to remember everything they need to know for an exam. Where does this breakdown in memory most likely occur?
A)Encoding
B)Storage
C)Retrieval
D)Blocking

Accepted Answer

The answer of Although many students attend every class and...

Question 9

Which two types of memories are both considered to be part of explicit memory?
A)Semantic and episodic
B)Semantic and procedural
C)Conceptual and schematic
D)Reconstructive and recalled

Accepted Answer

Explicit memory is the type of long-term memory that involves conscious recollection of past experiences and information. Semantic memory refers to general knowledge of the world, while episodic memory involves the recollection of personal experiences and specific events. Both of these types of memories are considered part of explicit memory.

Question 10

Jeff is studying with a fellow classmate and is frustrated that he is missing several important concepts from his notes.Jeff claims that the professor "never said that in class", and yet his friend has the information recorded in his notes. What kind of failure of memory might Jeff have experienced?
A)Retrieval
B)Storage
C)Encoding
D)Rehearsal

Accepted Answer

Encoding refers to the process of getting information into our memory system. Jeff may have missed those important concepts during the encoding process in class, thus resulting in them not being stored properly in his memory.

Question 11

According to the authors, most of the events we experience
A)are encoded and lost in long-term memory.
B)are implicitly encoded and thus lost within our long-term memory.
C)are never encoded and thus never stored in long-term memory.
D)are encoded and easily retrieved from long-term memory.

Accepted Answer

Most events we experience are never encoded and thus never stored in long-term memory, meaning they are not retained for future retrieval.

Question 12

Shona cannot remember where she parked her car. Specifically, which type of memory could currently be causing Shona a problem?
A)Implicit
B)Episodic
C)Semantic
D)Procedural

Accepted Answer

Episodic memory is responsible for storing personal experiences and events. Therefore, if Shona cannot remember where she parked her car, it is likely due to a failure in her episodic memory.

Question 13

Unlike explicit memory, implicit memory
A)involves no deliberate attention or effort.
B)keeps track of important events from our lives.
C)refers to our factual knowledge.
D)requires conscious awareness.

Accepted Answer

Implicit memory involves learning and retaining information without conscious effort or awareness. It is often used for skills and habits that become second nature, such as riding a bike or typing on a keyboard. This is different from explicit memory, which involves deliberately recalling specific facts or events.

Question 14

Charlie is completing a "word search" puzzle. He first finds the word SOLDIER after looking for some time, but then is able to find the word MILITARY much more rapidly. This ability to find a stimulus more easily after encountering a similar stimulus demonstrates the process of
A)pegwording.
B)rehearsal.
C)chunking.
D)priming.

Accepted Answer

The process of finding MILITARY more easily after finding SOLDIER is an example of priming. Priming refers to the phenomenon where exposure to a stimulus (in this case, finding SOLDIER) makes it easier and faster to process a related stimulus (MILITARY).

Question 15

Exposing people to stereotype-consistent information before meeting with an individual from the stereotyped group is often sufficient to produce stereotypic interpretations of that person's actions and thoughts. This is an example of
A)encoding failure.
B)misinformation.
C)priming.
D)transference.

Accepted Answer

This is an example of priming, which refers to the process by which exposure to certain information (in this case, information consistent with a stereotype) can activate related concepts or attitudes in a person's mind, influencing how they interpret subsequent information.

Question 16

The order of the basic memory processes in which information enters the memory system and is later used is
A)encoding, retrieval, and storage.
B)encoding, storage, and retrieval.
C)acquisition, elaboration, and storage.
D)acquisition, encoding, and retrieval.

Accepted Answer

The order of the basic memory processes is encoding (input of information into the memory system), storage (retention of information over time), and retrieval (recovery of information from memory). Option B correctly identifies this order. Option A reverses the order of storage and retrieval, option C includes unfamiliar terms, and option D includes acquisition which is not the same as encoding.

Question 17

In long-term memory, the ________ memory division does not require much effort or attention to recall information.
A)procedural
B)episodic
C)visual-spatial
D)prospective

Accepted Answer

Procedural memory stores information related to skills and habits, such as riding a bike or typing on a keyboard. These memories do not require conscious effort or attention to recall, as they are automatic and well-practiced. Episodic memory, on the other hand, stores information about personal experiences and events, and may require more effort to recall. Visual-spatial memory relates to spatial relationships and navigation, and prospective memory involves remembering to do something in the future.

Question 18

The process of retaining information in memory is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of retaining information in memory...

Question 19

Steve just joined a fraternity. He was introduced to 55 new "brothers". If asked to recall all of their names, which ones would he be most likely to struggle with?
A)The names of brothers in the middle of the group
B)The names of brothers at the beginning of the group
C)The names of brothers at the end of the group
D)Any names that were strange or peculiar

Accepted Answer

According to the serial position effect, people tend to remember the first and last items in a series best, and the middle items worst. This is known as the primacy and recency effects.

Question 20

The memory system that contains memories for factual information about the world around us is ________ memory.
A)elaborative
B)maintained
C)procedural
D)semantic

Accepted Answer

Semantic memory is the memory system that contains our knowledge about factual information such as concepts, ideas, and categories. It is the memory system that allows us to remember things like the capital of France, what a dog looks like, and how to work a computer. Elaborative memory refers to the process of actively relating new information to knowledge already in memory and is not a specific type of memory system. Maintained memory is not a recognized term in psychology. Procedural memory refers to memory of skills and abilities, such as riding a bike or typing on a keyboard.

Quiz 7: Memory

It is believed that the memory system may handle automatic remembering, while the memory system requires conscious effort.

An individual's knowledge about the world-such as Wilhelm Wundt being considered the father of psychology, or Sigmund Freud's claims that the id, ego, and superego are three different structures of everyone's personality-is called ________ memory.

________ is the first process of getting information into memory.

This research study clearly is examining the role that ________ can play in memory.

During new-worker orientation, you wish to make a good impression by being able to recall everyone's name. Research on encoding would suggest that you are most likely to forget the name of

Remembering that your father used to read The Cat in the Hat to you every night best illustrates which type of memory?

Which of the following forms of memory requires conscious attention for encoding, storage, and retrieval?

Although many students attend every class and take notes, they struggle to remember everything they need to know for an exam. Where does this breakdown in memory most likely occur?

Which two types of memories are both considered to be part of explicit memory?

Jeff is studying with a fellow classmate and is frustrated that he is missing several important concepts from his notes.Jeff claims that the professor "never said that in class", and yet his friend has the information recorded in his notes. What kind of failure of memory might Jeff have experienced?

According to the authors, most of the events we experience

Shona cannot remember where she parked her car. Specifically, which type of memory could currently be causing Shona a problem?

Unlike explicit memory, implicit memory

Charlie is completing a "word search" puzzle. He first finds the word SOLDIER after looking for some time, but then is able to find the word MILITARY much more rapidly. This ability to find a stimulus more easily after encountering a similar stimulus demonstrates the process of

Exposing people to stereotype-consistent information before meeting with an individual from the stereotyped group is often sufficient to produce stereotypic interpretations of that person's actions and thoughts. This is an example of

The order of the basic memory processes in which information enters the memory system and is later used is

In long-term memory, the ________ memory division does not require much effort or attention to recall information.

The process of retaining information in memory is called ________.

Steve just joined a fraternity. He was introduced to 55 new "brothers". If asked to recall all of their names, which ones would he be most likely to struggle with?

The memory system that contains memories for factual information about the world around us is ________ memory.