12 Questions
What is the primary function of the encoding process in human memory?
To select and modify information to fit the preferred format of the memory system
What determines what information is stored in memory?
The information that arouses emotions and is relevant to our experiences
What is the main characteristic of human memory as an information processing system?
It is a reconstructive process
What is the purpose of elaboration in the encoding process?
To add meaning to information to facilitate storage and retrieval
What is the primary function of sensory memory?
To preserve brief sensory impressions of stimuli
What is the process of memory formation likened to by Zimbardo?
An assembly line
What is the duration of information storage in the working memory?
20 seconds
How many items can the working memory hold approximately?
7 items +/- 2
What type of memories does procedural memory store?
Motor skills memories
What is the method of retrieving implicit memories mentioned in the text?
Priming
What principle suggests that memories are encoded with specific cues related to the context in which they were formed?
Encoding Specificity Principle
Which type of memory stores general knowledge, facts, language, and meanings of words and concepts?
Semantic Memory
Test your knowledge on the information processing system of human memory, including how it encodes, stores, and retrieves information. Explore the cognitive aspects of memory and how it involves perception, interpretation, and reconstruction processes.
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