Question 1

According to the three processes of memory, which process is most directly involved when you recall a friend's birthday from memory to write it on a card?

Accepted Answer

Retrieval

Question 2

In the Atkinson-Shiffrin Multi Store Model, what is the primary function of rehearsal in short-term memory?

Accepted Answer

To prevent information from being forgotten through decay or displacement

Question 3

Which component of Baddeley and Hitch’s working memory model is responsible for integrating information from both the phonological loop and visuospatial sketchpad, as well as long-term memory?

Accepted Answer

Episodic Buffer

Question 4

A person is able to remember a 10-digit phone number by grouping the digits into three chunks (e.g., 416-979-5000). What memory strategy are they using?

Accepted Answer

Chunking

Question 5

Which type of sensory memory has the shortest duration?

Accepted Answer

Iconic memory

Question 6

If you are able to type on a keyboard without consciously thinking about the movements, which type of long-term memory are you using?

Accepted Answer

Procedural memory

Question 7

A student studies for an exam by relating new concepts to personal experiences and organizing information meaningfully. Which rehearsal strategy are they using?

Accepted Answer

Elaborative rehearsal

Question 8

Which of the following best describes proactive interference?

Accepted Answer

Old information interferes with recalling new information

Question 9

Damage to the hippocampus is most likely to result in which type of amnesia?

Accepted Answer

Anterograde amnesia

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of the primacy effect?

Accepted Answer

Remembering the first few items on a grocery list

Question 11

Which process is most likely to fail during a 'tip-of-the-tongue' experience?

Accepted Answer

Retrieval

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a component of Baddeley and Hitch’s working memory model?

Accepted Answer

Semantic store

Question 13

A person cannot remember events from their early childhood (before age 3). This is best explained by which type of amnesia?

Accepted Answer

Infantile amnesia

Question 14

Which theory of forgetting suggests that memories fade over time if not accessed?

Accepted Answer

Trace decay theory

Question 15

Which type of long-term memory would you use to answer the question, 'What is the capital of France?'

Accepted Answer

Semantic memory

Question 16

If you are more likely to buy a product after seeing its advertisement earlier, which type of memory is influencing your behavior?

Accepted Answer

Priming

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the capacity of short-term memory according to Miller (1956)?

Accepted Answer

$$7 \pm 2$$ items

Question 18

Which rehearsal strategy is most effective for transferring information from short-term to long-term memory?

Accepted Answer

Elaborative rehearsal

Question 19

Which type of interference occurs when new information makes it difficult to recall old information?

Accepted Answer

Retroactive interference

Question 20

Which component of working memory is responsible for holding and manipulating visual and spatial information?

Accepted Answer

Visuospatial sketchpad

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