Long-term memory is thought to be organized in the form of ________.
A) semantic networks or nodes of related information spreading out from a central piece of knowledge
B) conditioned responses and associations
C) alphabetical lists of semantic concepts, time-based lists of life events, body part-specific motor skills
D) operantly acquired abilities to retrieve information

Question

Long-term memory is thought to be organized in the form of ________.
A) semantic networks or nodes of related information spreading out from a central piece of knowledge 
B) conditioned responses and associations
C) alphabetical lists of semantic concepts, time-based lists of life events, body part-specific motor skills 
D) operantly acquired abilities to retrieve information

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Semantic networks or nodes of related information spreading out from a central piece of knowledge are the best-known organizational structure for long-term memory. This theory suggests that memories are stored based on their semantic meaning and their relationship to other information in the brain. This is supported by research on priming, in which exposure to one piece of information activates related information in the brain, and on amnesia, in which damage to specific nodes disrupts access to related memories.

Long-Term Memory Is Thought to Be Organized in the Form