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The persistence of learning over time most clearly depends on:
The process of encoding refers to:
Your consciously activated but limited-capacity memory is called ________ memory.
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The integration of new incoming information with knowledge retrieved from long-term memory involves the activity of ________.
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The conscious auditory rehearsal that facilitates long-term memory storage requires ______ memory.
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Automatic processing and effortful processing involve two types of:
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You are most likely to automatically encode information about:
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The conscious repetition of information in order to maintain it in memory is called ________.
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Ebbinghaus' use of nonsense syllables to study memory led to the discovery that:
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Immediately after participants at a business seminar took turns introducing themselves, Anne remembered everybody's name except for the person who introduced himself just before she did. This best illustrates that memory is influenced by ________.
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Jamille performs better on foreign language vocabulary tests if she studies the material 15 minutes every day for 8 days than if she crams for 2 hours the night before the test. This illustrates what is known as:
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The tendency to immediately recall the first and last items in a list better than the middle items is known as the ________ effect.
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The day after Kirsten was introduced to 13 people at a business luncheon, she could recall the names of only the first 4 people to whom she had been introduced. Her effective recall of these particular names best illustrates the benefits of ________.
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Semantic encoding refers to the processing of ________.
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Superior memory for rap lyrics that include the most rhymes best illustrates the value of:
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Children can better remember an ancient Latin verse if the definition of each unfamiliar Latin word is carefully explained to them. This best illustrates the value of:
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Which of the following questions about the word 'depressed' would best prepare you to correctly remember tomorrow that you had seen the word on today's test?
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Elaine's memory of her Paris vacation is more positive today than it was last year just after she went. This best illustrates:
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As an aid to memorizing lengthy speeches, ancient Greek orators would visualize themselves moving through familiar locations. They were making use of:
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Chunking refers to ________.
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Study Notes
Memory Concepts
- Memory is the persistence of learning over time, crucial for retention and recall.
- Encoding is the process of getting information into memory, a foundational step in memory formation.
Types of Memory
- Short-term memory represents consciously activated and limited-capacity memory.
- Working memory is responsible for integrating new information with existing knowledge retrieved from long-term memory.
Memory Processes
- Working memory involves conscious auditory rehearsal essential for long-term memory storage.
- Two forms of encoding: automatic (unconscious processing) and effortful (focused processing).
Automatic Encoding
- Automatic encoding occurs more readily with sequences of events (e.g., daily activities) than with random information like new phone numbers.
Rehearsal Techniques
- Rehearsal is the conscious repetition of information, aiding in memory maintenance.
- Ebbinghaus's research indicated that memory retention correlates with the time spent learning.
Psychological Effects in Memory
- Rehearsal influences recall success, illustrating how immediate exposure affects retention.
- The spacing effect shows improved performance when studying over time rather than cramming.
- The serial position effect highlights the tendency to recall the first and last items in a list better than those in the middle.
Encoding Strategies
- Semantic encoding processes meanings, enhancing understanding and memorization of information.
- Acoustic encoding utilizes sound and rhyming to improve recall efficiency.
Memory Improvement Techniques
- The method of loci, a mnemonic device, utilizes spatial encoding by associating information with familiar locations.
- Chunking allows the grouping of information into meaningful units, simplifying retrieval.
Retrospective Memory
- Rosy retrospection reflects a tendency to remember experiences more positively over time, affecting our recollection of past events.
Self-reference and Relevance
- Self-reference effect improves memory retention by relating information to personal experiences or feelings.
Evaluating Memory Questions
- Questions focusing on meaning (e.g., describing a word) better equip individuals for later recall than superficial inquiries about word structure.
Historical Memory Practices
- Ancient orators used visualization techniques and spatial memory to enhance their ability to remember lengthy speeches effectively.
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Explore the essential concepts of memory, including types and processes involved in retention and recall. This quiz covers short-term and working memory, encoding strategies, and rehearsal techniques that enhance memory performance. Test your understanding of how memory works and its implications for learning.
