Question 1

According to the three-box model of memory, which sequence correctly represents the flow of information through the stages of memory storage?

Accepted Answer

Sensory memory → Short-term memory → Long-term memory

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the function of sensory memory?

Accepted Answer

It holds incoming sensory information for a very brief period, typically less than a second.

Question 3

A student is able to remember a phone number for about 20 seconds before forgetting it. Which stage of memory is primarily involved in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

Short-term memory

Question 4

Which strategy is most effective for increasing the capacity of short-term/working memory when trying to remember a long list of grocery items?

Accepted Answer

Chunking the items into categories such as fruits, vegetables, and dairy

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of short-term memory?

Accepted Answer

It can only process visual stimuli.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a type of implicit (non-declarative) memory?

Accepted Answer

Episodic memory

Question 7

A person can recall the capital of France but cannot remember the details of their last birthday party. Which type of explicit memory is being demonstrated?

Accepted Answer

Semantic memory

Question 8

Which statement about working memory is correct?

Accepted Answer

Working memory refers to the manipulation of information in short-term memory.

Question 9

If a student repeats a list of vocabulary words several times to remember them for a test, which memory strategy are they using?

Accepted Answer

Rehearsal

Question 10

Which of the following terms is matched correctly?

Accepted Answer

Implicit memory: unconscious

Question 11

In the context of the three-box model, what is the primary process that moves information from short-term memory to long-term memory?

Accepted Answer

Encoding

Question 12

Which of the following best illustrates the serial position effect in short-term memory?

Accepted Answer

Remembering the first and last items in a list better than the middle items

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of procedural memory?

Accepted Answer

Knowing how to ride a bicycle

Question 14

In associative (semantic) networks, what does activating a node typically result in?

Accepted Answer

It makes it easier to access related nodes and concepts.

Question 15

Which of the following statements about sensory memory is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Sensory memory holds information for several minutes.

Question 16

A person is able to group a 12-digit number into three groups of four digits to remember it more easily. Which memory strategy is being used?

Accepted Answer

Chunking

Question 17

Which of the following is a feature of explicit (declarative) memory?

Accepted Answer

It can be consciously recalled and described.

Question 18

Which equation best represents the limited capacity of short-term memory, according to Miller's classic research?

Accepted Answer

$7 \pm 2$

Question 19

If information in short-term memory is not encoded or rehearsed, what is most likely to happen?

Accepted Answer

It will be lost.

Question 20

Which of the following best describes semantic memory?

Accepted Answer

Memory for general facts and knowledge

The Three-Box Model of Memory: Structure, Function, and Organization

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