T1 L10: Basic Principles of Memory (AR)
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Which model of memory is described in the lecture?

  • Multi-store Memory Model (correct)
  • Levels of processing explanation
  • Baddeley's model of Working Memory
  • Memory strategies

    • What is the main focus of the lecture?

  • Memory strategies
  • Memory retrieval
  • Memory encoding (correct)
  • Memory stores

    • Which patient is more likely to have a memory problem?

  • Neither patient
  • The female patient (correct)
  • Both patients
  • The male patient

    • What is the bonus learning outcome mentioned in the lecture?

    <p>Applying memory strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the age of the male patient reporting memory problems?

    <p>65</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main weakness of the levels of processing explanation of memory encoding?

    <p>Difficulty in applying to real-life situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the individuals acknowledged for contributing to the lecture materials?

    <p>Both Dr Warren Dunger and Professor Chris Bird</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is typically associated with visuospatial tasks?

    <p>Right hemisphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of working memory (WM)?

    <p>Interface between cognition and action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the transfer of working memory training to real-world tasks?

    <p>Transfer is weak and limited to lab-type tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some deficits commonly associated with working memory impairments?

    <p>Difficulty starting tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level of processing leads to greater memory retention?

    <p>Semantic (meaning)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the self-reference effect?

    <p>Memory is better when information is related to oneself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What memory strategy involves linking each item to a familiar place or route?

    <p>Method of loci</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the memory system that holds information for a short duration, typically seconds to minutes?

    <p>Working memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capacity of short-term memory?

    <p>7 (±2) items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which memory system consists of echoic (auditory) and iconic (visual) memory?

    <p>Sensory memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the central executive in the working memory model?

    <p>Manipulating and maintaining information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of working memory is responsible for holding verbal information?

    <p>Phonological loop</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Visuospatial sketchpad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the episodic buffer in the working memory model?

    <p>Integrating information from different memory systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a likely cause of memory impairments related to difficulties freely recalling information, but being successful during cued/recognition?

    <p>Retrieval Failures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely problem with memory for the male patient (age 65) who becomes stuck when trying to recall something, but can usually recall with a reminder?

    <p>Retrieval Failures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely problem with memory for the female patient (age 51) who introduces herself again after lunch and believes it's the first time meeting?

    <p>Encoding Failures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as contributing to good memory?

    <p>Challenging your brain by learning new things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of working memory?

    <p>Maintaining and manipulating information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of memory is involved in acquiring and consolidating new information into memory?

    <p>Long-term memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain region is Alzheimer's Disease related to?

    <p>Hippocampus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely cause of memory impairments related to deficits in executive function?

    <p>Retrieval Failures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of processing is more successful for encoding new information into memory?

    <p>Deep processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of memory will be covered in the second half of the lecture?

    <p>Long term memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main job of the speaker in their private practice?

    <p>Dementia diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely cause of memory impairments related to deficits in executive function?

    <p>Working memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the lecture?

    <p>Cognitive models of memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the episodic buffer in the working memory model?

    <p>To integrate visual and verbal information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capacity of working memory?

    <p>7 +/- 2 items</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Visuospatial sketchpad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is typically associated with visuospatial tasks?

    <p>Occipital lobe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capacity of the phonological loop in working memory?

    <p>7 plus or minus 2 items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of working memory is responsible for manipulating information?

    <p>Central executive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain region is primarily associated with attention and included in the working memory model?

    <p>Frontal lobes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the mental workspace that forms the central control center in the working memory model?

    <p>Central executive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the memory test given to George in the text?

    <p>To assess his ability to recall numbers in a specific order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely cause of the memory impairments experienced by the male patient in the text?

    <p>Deficits in executive function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely cause of the memory impairments experienced by the female patient in the text?

    <p>Deficits in episodic memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the episodic buffer in the working memory model?

    <p>To integrate information from different modalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is sensory memory?

    <p>A type of memory that holds information from all five senses simultaneously.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capacity of sensory memory?

    <p>Very large</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration of sensory memory?

    <p>Seconds to minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of sensory memory?

    <p>To hold information temporarily for further processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a factor that can affect attention and memory?

    <p>Fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical span of short-term memory for most people?

    <p>5 to 9 items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique can help improve short-term memory for remembering numbers?

    <p>Chunking the numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor that can affect attention and memory?

    <p>Lack of interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hemisphere of the brain is typically more language dominant?

    <p>Left hemisphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the study mentioned in the lecture focus on?

    <p>Visual and verbal memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of memory deficits were excluded from the study?

    <p>Visual field deficits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely cause of memory impairments related to difficulties freely recalling information, but being successful during cued/recognition?

    <p>Executive function deficits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which memory system holds information for a short duration, typically seconds to minutes?

    <p>Short-term memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of working memory?

    <p>Holding information temporarily for manipulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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