Chapter 5 Memory Terms

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What is the Post-event Misinformation Effect?

  • People recall misleading information rather than the actual event they saw. (correct)
  • People often forget events that were not significant to them.
  • People recall the event they saw without any influence from external factors.
  • People remember events better when provided with accurate information.

Which interference occurs when people have trouble recalling new material due to old material interfering with new memories?

  • Proactive Interference (correct)
  • Retroactive Interference
  • Misinformation Interference
  • Constructivist Interference

In what circumstance do eyewitnesses make more errors?

  • If the misinformation provided is implausible (correct)
  • If there is a short delay between the original event and giving testimony
  • If they saw a crime committed during a calm situation
  • If someone has provided negative feedback

According to the chapter, which principle states that pleasant items are usually processed more efficiently and accurately than less-pleasant items?

<p>Pollyanna Principle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Recovered-memory Perspective suggest?

<p>People can recall forgotten memories after a delay. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When do people have trouble recalling old material due to interference from recently learned new material?

<p>Retroactive Interference (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Own-ethnicity Bias?

<p>'Own-ethnicity Bias' refers to being more accurate in identifying one's own ethnic group members than others. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect occurs when people tend to rate unpleasant past events more positively with time?

<p>'Positivity Effect' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Expertise in memory related to?

<p>Demonstrating impressive memory abilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Constructivist Approach in memory?

<p>Emphasizing memory construction by integrating new information with existing knowledge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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