Question 1

Which statement concerning long-term memory is TRUE?

A)Information in long-term is stored permanently.
B)Rehearsal is one of the primary methods information is moved from short-term to long-term.
C)The longer information is in short-term,the more likely it will be stored in long-term.
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

- A is true, as information stored in long-term memory is not typically lost over time (although it may become difficult to retrieve without proper cues or context).
- B is also true, as rehearsal (repeating information over and over) can help transfer information from short-term to long-term memory.
- C is partially true, but not a complete statement. It is true that information stored in short-term memory for a longer period of time is more likely to be transferred to long-term memory. However, other factors such as the level of attention or depth of processing for the information also play a role in this transfer.

Question 2

Steve was recalling his first day in college,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:
A)semantic memory.
B)implicit memory.
C)procedural memory.
D)episodic memory.

Accepted Answer

These memories involve specific events from Steve's personal past and are therefore examples of episodic memory, which is the ability to recall personal experiences or events. Semantic memory refers to general knowledge and facts, implicit memory is non-conscious memory for skills and habits, and procedural memory is memory for how to perform certain actions or tasks.

Question 3

Information that was either unintentionally committed to or unintentionally retrieved from memory is known as ___________ .
A)eidetic memory
B)procedural memory
C)implicit memory
D)explicit memory

Accepted Answer

Information that was unintentionally committed to or retrieved from memory is called implicit memory. This type of memory is typically used for tasks that require little to no conscious effort, such as riding a bike or playing an instrument. Examples of implicit memory include classical conditioning and procedural memory. Eidetic memory, also known as photographic memory, is the ability to vividly recall images or sounds with great accuracy. Explicit memory, on the other hand, refers to intentional and conscious recall of information, such as facts or personal experiences.

Question 4

The portion of long-term memory that stores specific information that has personal meaning is called __________ memory.
A)emotional
B)episodic
C)semantic
D)procedural

Accepted Answer

Episodic memory is the portion of long-term memory that stores specific information about personal experiences or events. It allows individuals to recall details such as time, place, people involved, and emotions associated with the event. Emotional memory refers to the storage and recall of emotional experiences, but it is not specific to personal experiences. Semantic memory is the portion of long-term memory that stores general knowledge, facts, and concepts. Procedural memory is the type of long-term memory that allows individuals to remember how to do certain skills or tasks.

Question 5

Your street address,telephone number,and social security number are stored in:
A)numerical memory.
B)short-term memory.
C)long-term memory.
D)sensory memory.

Accepted Answer

Your street address, telephone number, and social security number are personal information that is necessary to remember for an extended period. Therefore, they are stored in long-term memory.

Question 6

Memories that concern events that are highly significant and are vividly remembered are called __________.
A)elaborative rehearsals
B)flashbulb memories
C)eidetic images
D)eyewitness images

Accepted Answer

Memories that concern events that are highly significant and are vividly remembered are called flashbulb memories.

Question 7

An individual's semantic memory contains:
A)memories about events.
B)background knowledge about words,symbols,concepts and rules arranged as hierarchies of information in categories and subordinate categories.
C)autobiographical information about one's previous experiences.
D)the order and sequence of information from specific to general.

Accepted Answer

Semantic memory refers to our general knowledge about the world, including knowledge about language, concepts, and facts. This knowledge is organized hierarchically, with more general concepts at the top and more specific information at lower levels. It does not include autobiographical information or information related to specific events or sequences.

Question 8

The hippocampus seems to be essential for __________.
A)the recall of old memories
B)maintaining one's balance
C)the formation of new long-term memories
D)proactive and retroactive inhibition

Accepted Answer

The hippocampus is known to play a critical role in the formation of new long-term memories. It is not directly involved in maintaining balance or proactive and retroactive inhibition, and although it may be involved in the recall of old memories, this is not its primary function.

Question 9

The state psychology association has invited teams from all the colleges in the state to compete in a Psych Bowl.The teams will answer questions such as "Who founded the first psychology laboratory?" Where is this information stored?
A)long-term memory
B)short-term memory
C)conceptual memory
D)primary memory

Accepted Answer

Long-term memory stores information for extended periods of time, and is where knowledge such as who founded the first psychology laboratory would likely be stored. Short-term memory is temporary and only holds information for a short period of time. Conceptual memory is a newer term that refers to a person's general knowledge of concepts and ideas. Primary memory is also known as working memory and is responsible for holding temporary information while it is being processed.

Question 10

Why is implicit memory so difficult to study?
A)It does not operate on a conscious level.
B)It is a more recently identified type of memory.
C)It is concerned with the identification of only certain words and objects.
D)People with perfectly intact memories are often the focus of study.

Accepted Answer

Implicit memory operates on an unconscious level, making it difficult to study through self-report or introspection. Instead, researchers rely on indirect measures such as reaction time or physiological responses to assess implicit memory.

Question 11

The type of memory that is most like an encyclopedia or a dictionary is __________.
A)emotional memory
B)episodic memory
C)procedural memory
D)semantic memory

Accepted Answer

Semantic memory is the type of memory that deals with general knowledge about the world. It is like an encyclopedia or a dictionary, as it contains factual information about words, concepts, and definitions. It is stored as abstract, meaning-based knowledge, rather than tied to specific events or experiences, unlike episodic memory. Emotional memory, on the other hand, is related to experiences that have significant emotional value, and procedural memory involves skills and actions.

Question 12

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 _________.
A)unconsciously; semantic memory
B)conscious; semantic memory
C)unconsciously; episodic memory
D)consciously; episodic memory

Accepted Answer

Connie is consciously trying to recall when she last had her keys and is using her episodic memory to help her remember where she might have misplaced them.

Question 13

Which memory system provides us with a very brief image of all the stimuli present at a particular moment?
A)long-term memory
B)sensory memory
C)primary memory
D)short-term memory

Accepted Answer

Sensory memory provides us with a very brief image of all the stimuli present at a particular moment. It holds information from our five senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell) for a very short period of time, usually less than a second. This information is then either transferred to short-term memory or discarded.

Question 14

"Use it or lose it" would most likely be associated with ________.
A)trace decay theory
B)proactive inhibition
C)retroactive inhibition
D)interference

Accepted Answer

"Use it or lose it" is a phrase commonly used to refer to the trace decay theory, which suggests that memories fade or decay over time if they are not used or reinforced. This means that if we do not use or access a memory, it may become more difficult to recall or retrieve over time.

Question 15

"Forgetting that occurs as a function of the passage of time" defines ________.
A)motivated forgetting
B)decay theory
C)cue-dependent forgetting
D)interference theory

Accepted Answer

Decay theory suggests that forgetting occurs as a result of the passage of time and the fading of memory traces.

Question 16

A soldier was injured when a mortar exploded next to him.Although he recovered from his wounds,he is not able to recall information from years ago.What term is used to describe this soldier's condition?
A)retroactive amnesia
B)retrograde amnesia
C)proactive amnesia
D)anteretrograde amnesia

Accepted Answer

Retrograde amnesia is the inability to recall information from the past, which is often caused by a traumatic event such as a head injury or stroke. In this case, the soldier's injury from the mortar explosion has caused him to experience retrograde amnesia.

Question 17

Hermann Ebbinghaus found that memory is best immediately after we learn information,and we gradually forget more as time passes.What name is given to this observation?
A)serial position curve
B)mirage effect
C)free recall curve
D)curve of forgetting

Accepted Answer

The observation that memory is best immediately after learning information and we gradually forget more as time passes is referred to as the curve of forgetting.

Question 18

Chunking is a means of _______.
A)immediately forgetting irrelevant details
B)organizing information into meaningful units
C)arranging details into a hierarchy from most important to least important
D)storing long-term memories

Accepted Answer

Chunking involves organizing information into meaningful units, such as grouping a set of numbers or letters together to make it easier to remember them. It is not about immediately forgetting irrelevant details, arranging details into a hierarchy, or storing long-term memories.

Question 19

Which type of memory is concerned with remembering the day your parents bought you a car?
A)implicit memory
B)semantic memory
C)episodic memory
D)procedural memory

Accepted Answer

Episodic memory is the type of memory that involves remembering specific events or experiences that have happened in the past, such as the day your parents bought you a car. This type of memory is autobiographical in nature and is considered a subset of long-term declarative memory. Implicit memory, on the other hand, involves the unconscious or automatic memories that we have formed through repetition or conditioning. Semantic memory is our general knowledge and understanding about the world, including concepts, facts, and ideas. Procedural memory refers to our ability to recall and perform learned motor skills or actions without conscious effort.

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 _______________.
A)procedural memory
B)semantic memory
C)episodic memory
D)eidetic memory

Accepted Answer

Episodic memory is the type of memory that stores personal information about events and experiences that we have had, including details such as what we wore or what we ate.

Quiz 5: Memory

Which statement concerning long-term memory is TRUE?

Steve was recalling his first day in college,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:

Information that was either unintentionally committed to or unintentionally retrieved from memory is known as ___________ .

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

Your street address,telephone number,and social security number are stored in:

Memories that concern events that are highly significant and are vividly remembered are called __________.

An individual's semantic memory contains:

The hippocampus seems to be essential for __________.

The state psychology association has invited teams from all the colleges in the state to compete in a Psych Bowl.The teams will answer questions such as "Who founded the first psychology laboratory?" Where is this information stored?

Why is implicit memory so difficult to study?

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

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 _.

Which memory system provides us with a very brief image of all the stimuli present at a particular moment?

"Use it or lose it" would most likely be associated with ________.

"Forgetting that occurs as a function of the passage of time" defines ________.

A soldier was injured when a mortar exploded next to him.Although he recovered from his wounds,he is not able to recall information from years ago.What term is used to describe this soldier's condition?

Hermann Ebbinghaus found that memory is best immediately after we learn information,and we gradually forget more as time passes.What name is given to this observation?

Chunking is a means of _______.

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

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