Incidental Learning and Processing Fluency Quiz
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What describes learning that occurs without any intention to learn?

  • Incidental Learning (correct)
  • Intentional Learning
  • Active Learning
  • Passive Learning

What term describes the sequence of nodes and connections through which activation flows?

  • Neural Circuit
  • Response Pathway
  • Processing Pathway (correct)
  • Activation Sequence

What is referred to as the speed or ease of activation flow in processing?

  • Cognitive Fluency
  • Activation Rate
  • Processing Fluency (correct)
  • Processing Speed

Which term is NOT associated with learning that is intentional?

<p>Incidental Learning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best explains ‘processing fluency’?

<p>The speed of activation through a processing pathway (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of learning, what does a processing pathway involve?

<p>Dynamic flow of activation among nodes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the term ‘incidental learning’?

<p>Learning takes place without active intention (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these statements is true regarding processing fluency?

<p>It indicates the ease of activation in processing pathways (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does subthreshold activation refer to?

<p>Activation below response threshold that can accumulate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves cycling items through working memory by repetition?

<p>Maintenance rehearsal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by the term 'phonological buffer'?

<p>A temporary storage system for auditory information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines memory storage?

<p>The state in which acquired memory remains until retrieved (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of elaborative rehearsal?

<p>It encourages deeper processing and understanding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the response threshold indicate?

<p>The point at which a response is triggered (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between maintenance rehearsal and elaborative rehearsal?

<p>Maintenance is about repetition; elaborative focuses on meaning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about memory rehearsal?

<p>Both types can aid in memory retention but function differently (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of acquisition in memory processes?

<p>The process of placing new information into long-term memory. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which level of processing focuses on the superficial aspects of information?

<p>Shallow Processing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of mnemonic strategies?

<p>To enhance the encoding of information. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does context reinstatement refer to?

<p>A procedure that helps reimagine the mental state during a recall. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes deep processing?

<p>It involves understanding the meanings and implications of information. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of memory, what is considered shallow processing?

<p>Focusing on the sound and appearance of words. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a level of processing?

<p>Cognitive Processing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do mnemonic strategies play in memory performance?

<p>They improve overall recall by linking material to existing knowledge. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does source memory refer to?

<p>Recollecting the episode where learning occurred (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by processing fluency?

<p>The ease with which a stimulus is processed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes functional connections in a mental network?

<p>They are known as the 'carriers' of activation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of memory, what is context reinstatement?

<p>A method of recalling the environment where learning occurred. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes associative links in memory processing?

<p>They are connections that link similar memory nodes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a processing pathway?

<p>The sequence of neural connections for sensory data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of subcortical structures related to memory?

<p>They help in the emotional association of memories. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a function associated with processing pathways?

<p>To enhance the efficiency of memory retrieval (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does retrieval failure refer to in the context of memory?

<p>Inability to locate stored memories. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What describes the U-shaped pattern seen in the serial-position curve?

<p>Better recall of first and last presented items. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which effect explains the enhanced recall for items at the beginning of a list?

<p>Primacy effect. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary outcome of the serial-position effect in memory recall?

<p>Improved recall for both initial and final items. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the recency effect specifically refer to in memory studies?

<p>Enhanced recall of the latest items presented. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which interference is most likely to contribute to retrieval failure?

<p>Both proactive and retroactive interference. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by semantic priming within the context of memory?

<p>Improvement in response due to related concepts. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of the items present in a serial-position curve?

<p>Items at both the beginning and end of the list are easier to remember. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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