Question 1

You are taking an essay test in psychology and are having trouble remembering important aspects of one of the experiments you have been asked to describe.Which of the following would NOT be the correct use of the cognitive interview method for jogging your memory?
A)Focus on remembering the important aspects of the topic,not trivial details.
B)Ask yourself what other students or your professor would remember about the topic.
C)Mentally put yourself back in the situation where you learned the information,including sounds,smells,nearby objects and people,and the weather.
D)Try to recall events or information in different orders.

Accepted Answer

The cognitive interview method emphasizes various techniques to enhance memory recall, including reconstructing environmental and emotional contexts, changing the order of recall, and considering different perspectives. Focusing solely on important aspects and ignoring trivial details does not align with the comprehensive approach encouraged by the cognitive interview method, which suggests exploring all details that might trigger memory recall.

Question 2

When learning information that is in some type of order,such as Erikson's psychosocial stages,one needs to be aware of
A)encoding specificity principle.
B)the serial position effect.
C)rapid onset interference.
D)spaced practice.

Accepted Answer

The serial position effect refers to the fact that people tend to remember the first and last items in a series or list better than the middle items. When learning information in order, such as Erikson's psychosocial stages, it is important to be aware of this effect and find ways to aid in the recall of middle items, such as creating associations or using mnemonic devices. The other options, such as encoding specificity principle and spaced practice, may also be important in learning and remembering information, but they are not directly related to learning information in a specific order. Rapid onset interference does not pertain to the question at all.

Question 3

When breaking long lists of information into sublists,make the middle sublists the shortest of all due to
A)the effects of maintenance rehearsal.
B)cue-dependent forgetting.
C)the effects of spaced practice.
D)the serial position effect.

Accepted Answer

The serial position effect refers to the tendency for people to remember items better from the beginning (primacy effect) and end (recency effect) of a list, with poorer memory for items in the middle. Therefore, when breaking long lists into sublists, it is recommended to make the middle sublists the shortest in order to minimize the negative impact of the serial position effect on memory retention.

Question 4

When memorizing a list of 20 names,concentrating more on the eighth name through the fourteenth name shows that you are aware of the importance of which of the following in learning lists?
A)selection
B)organization
C)the serial-position effect
D)part-learning

Accepted Answer

The serial-position effect refers to the tendency to remember the first and last items on a list (primacy and recency effect, respectively) better than the items in the middle. By concentrating more on the eighth through fourteenth names, one is recognizing the importance of the middle items in the list and trying to overcome the serial-position effect by giving them more attention.

Question 5

If you use flash cards,it would be best to
A)go through the cards in the same order at least three times.
B)set aside any cards that you answer correctly the first time and not include them in future study.
C)look at the first card,move it a few cards back,then a little further back in the stack each time.
D)shuffle the cards each time so that the cards are presented in random order each time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you use flash cards,it would be...

Question 6

You are taking a fill-in-the-blank test and are trying to remember the names of various theorists.To help you remember you try to use your impressions about the length of the name,letter sounds within the name,similar names,and related information.You also go through the alphabet,trying each letter as the first sound of a name or word you are seeking.As a strategy for recall,you are using
A)flashbulb memories.
B)eidetic imagery.
C)echoic memories.
D)partial information.

Accepted Answer

The strategy described involves trying to use partial information to prompt memory recall, such as the length of the name, letter sounds, and related information. This is called using partial information. Flashbulb memories, eidetic imagery, and echoic memories are not relevant to this strategy.

Question 7

When breaking long lists of information into sub-lists,it is best to make the sub-lists the shortest
A)in the beginning.
B)in the middle.
C)at the very end.
D)in none of these secions since all sub-lists should contain the same number of items.

Accepted Answer

When breaking long lists into sub-lists, it is best to make the sub-lists the shortest in the middle. This helps avoid having one long list at the beginning or end which can be overwhelming for the reader. Breaking the list into multiple shorter sub-lists can make it easier to read and comprehend. Additionally, having the shortest sub-list in the middle helps give a sense of progression and hierarchy to the information being presented.

Question 8

Regarding the review of material before a test,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Hold the amount of new material to be studied to a minimum during the review before a test.
B)Reviewing shortly before an exam cuts down the time during which you must remember details that may be important for the test.
C)Last minute cramming of a large amount of new material has not been shown to interfere with what you already know.
D)Review is considered a type of retrieval practice.

Accepted Answer

Last minute cramming of a large amount of new material can interfere with what you already know by causing confusion and overwhelming the brain. It is better to hold the amount of new material to be studied to a minimum during the review before a test.

Question 9

You are introduced to a long list of people at a party.In order to correctly remember all of your new friends' names,you should devote extra attention to those
A)introduced in the middle.
B)introduced at the end.
C)introduced at the beginning.
D)with the most common names.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You are introduced to a long list...

Question 10

Suzie is using flash cards to study for her upcoming psychology test.She looks at the first card,moves it a few cards back,and then a little further back in the stack each time.Suzie is
A)using maintenance rehearsal to study for the test.
B)extending how long she remembers the information.
C)incorporating cognitive processing into her study plan.
D)using a very inefficient method of studying known as spaced practice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Suzie is using flash cards to study...

Question 11

Sleeping after studying
A)creates interference.
B)enhances decay.
C)blocks encoding.
D)reduces interference.

Accepted Answer

Sleeping after studying can reduce interference by allowing the brain to consolidate and process the information learned during studying, leading to better retention and retrieval of the information later on.

Question 12

Which of the following statements would be considered good advice to improve memory for your college studies?
A)Once you have learned material well enough to remember it once without error,you should stop studying to prevent overlearning the material.
B)It is imporant to use massed practice to study for every test.
C)It is best to take a test on an empty stomach in order to prevent an upset stomach.
D)Use recitation as you study to practice retrieving information.

Accepted Answer

Using recitation as a study technique can help improve memory by practicing retrieving information, which has been shown to be an effective way to strengthen memory. The other options are not good advice for improving memory. Overlearning can actually be beneficial for long-term retention, massed practice can lead to mental fatigue and decreased retention, and taking a test on an empty stomach can cause distraction and decreased focus.

Question 13

Which part of a poem or musical selection will be most difficult to remember and will,thus,require additional practice?
A)beginning
B)middle
C)end
D)all parts are of equal difficulty

Accepted Answer

The middle of a poem or musical selection is often the most complex and challenging part, with intricate rhythms or intricate wordplay. Therefore, it may require additional practice to commit to memory.

Question 14

You are taking a a fill-in-the-blank and essay test on psychology theories,theorists,and terms.As you answer these test questions,which of the following would NOT be helpful in recalling this information?
A)Try to remember partial cues,such as the length of the name or other related information.
B)Say or write down everything you can remember that relates to the information you are seeking no matter how trivial.
C)Go through the alphabet,trying each letter as the first sound of a name or word you are seeking.
D)Recall the information chronologically as it was given in lecture in order to assure the accuracy of the information.

Accepted Answer

Recalling information chronologically may not be helpful in recalling information about psychology theories, theorists, and terms as they are interconnected in various ways and may not have a specific sequence. A more effective strategy would be to use cues and associations to trigger memory retrieval. Therefore, options A, B, and C would be more helpful in recalling the information.

Question 15

Which study sequence would generally produce the LEAST interference and the best retention?
A)Study for psychology class,go to work,sleep,and take the test.
B)Go to work,study for psychology class,sleep,and take the test.
C)Sleep,study for psychology class,go to work,and take the test.
D)Study for psychology,sleep,go to work,and take the test.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which study sequence would generally produce the...

Question 16

Successful retrieval is usually the result of
A)massed practice.
B)whole learning.
C)rote rehearsal.
D)a planned search of memory.

Accepted Answer

Successful retrieval typically involves a deliberate and planned search of memory, rather than relying on massed practice, whole learning, or rote rehearsal.

Question 17

One study found that students were most likely to recall names that eluded them on a test if they made use of which of the following?
A)eidetic images
B)flashbulb memories
C)partial information
D)echoic memories

Accepted Answer

The use of partial information helps trigger memory retrieval by activating related information in the brain. This can lead to the recall of the name that was previously forgotten. The other options, such as eidetic images, flashbulb memories, and echoic memories, may not be as effective in recalling a forgotten name on a test.

Question 18

You are taking a discussion test in history class and are having trouble remembering important aspects of the topics you have been asked to describe.One method that may help you involves writing down everything you can remember about these topics,even trivia;recalling the events in different orders and from different points of view;and mentally trying to re­live hearing the teacher's lecture.This method is similar to which of the following?
A)eidetic imagery
B)the cognitive interview
C)the whole learning approach
D)maintenance rehearsal

Accepted Answer

The method described in the question is similar to the cognitive interview, which is a technique used in forensic investigations to enhance the retrieval and accuracy of information. It involves asking witnesses to recall details from an event in different orders and perspectives to improve the recall of important information.

Question 19

Strategies used in a cognitive interview that can help recreate the context in which classroom information was learned include
A)writing down everything you remember,including trivial details.
B)using dream analysis to remember details consolidated during sleep.
C)recalling things from a single,focused viewpoint.
D)skilled use of mnemonics.

Accepted Answer

Writing down everything you remember, including trivial details, can help recreate the context in which classroom information was learned because it aids in retrieving information that may have been forgotten or overlooked. This strategy can also help the person reconstruct a mental image of the environment and events that occurred during the learning experience. The other answer choices are not relevant to this context.

Question 20

Regarding how sleeping and eating affect memory,which of the following statements is/are TRUE?
A)Sleeping after studying increases interference.
B)People who are hungry almost always score lower on memory tests.
C)Drinking coffee tends to hurt test performance.
D)All of these statements are true.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that people who are hungry tend to have lower scores on memory tests. A and C are false statements. Sleeping after studying has been shown to improve memory retention and consolidation, and drinking coffee can actually improve test performance in some cases.

Quiz 35: Memory: Exceptional Memory and Improving Memory

You are taking an essay test in psychology and are having trouble remembering important aspects of one of the experiments you have been asked to describe.Which of the following would NOT be the correct use of the cognitive interview method for jogging your memory?

When learning information that is in some type of order,such as Erikson's psychosocial stages,one needs to be aware of

When breaking long lists of information into sublists,make the middle sublists the shortest of all due to

When memorizing a list of 20 names,concentrating more on the eighth name through the fourteenth name shows that you are aware of the importance of which of the following in learning lists?

If you use flash cards,it would be best to

When breaking long lists of information into sub-lists,it is best to make the sub-lists the shortest

Regarding the review of material before a test,which of the following statements is FALSE?

You are introduced to a long list of people at a party.In order to correctly remember all of your new friends' names,you should devote extra attention to those

Suzie is using flash cards to study for her upcoming psychology test.She looks at the first card,moves it a few cards back,and then a little further back in the stack each time.Suzie is

Sleeping after studying

Which of the following statements would be considered good advice to improve memory for your college studies?

Which part of a poem or musical selection will be most difficult to remember and will,thus,require additional practice?

You are taking a a fill-in-the-blank and essay test on psychology theories,theorists,and terms.As you answer these test questions,which of the following would NOT be helpful in recalling this information?

Which study sequence would generally produce the LEAST interference and the best retention?

Successful retrieval is usually the result of

One study found that students were most likely to recall names that eluded them on a test if they made use of which of the following?

Strategies used in a cognitive interview that can help recreate the context in which classroom information was learned include

Regarding how sleeping and eating affect memory,which of the following statements is/are TRUE?