26 Questions
What type of memory is associated with knowing specific facts, things, persons, events, or sequences?
Semantic memory
Which memory type tends to develop before episodic memory?
Semantic memory
What area in the brain is associated with storing procedural knowledge like riding a bike or tying shoes?
Cerebellum
Which type of memory requires conscious effort to remember and is created on the hippocampus?
Explicit memory
What is the main function of the prefrontal cortex regarding memory processes?
Managing executive functions
Which deficit refers to the failure to create a memory strategy according to the text?
Production deficit
What is the term for cognitive structures learned through experience that help direct attention to specific stimuli?
Attentional schemas
'Infantile/Childhood Amnesia' refers to children not being able to remember things before what age?
3
'Orienting' as a function of attention is mainly based on what in infants?
'Movement'
'Source monitoring' is a critical aspect of which type of memory that involves recalling specific experiences at particular times and places?
'Episodic memory'
Which brain region develops early on and helps to consolidate new memories?
Hippocampus
What is the function of the posterior cortex (parietal lobe) in memory?
Remember information unrelated to learning experiences
Which type of memory has a limited capacity of about 7 items for a duration of 15 seconds?
Working memory
What is the main characteristic of iconic memory?
It lasts for 3-4 seconds
How does echoic memory differ from iconic memory?
It involves auditory stimuli
Which part of the brain is the last to develop and is responsible for memory storage and retrieval?
Prefrontal cortex
How does long-term memory differ from working memory?
It is relatively permanent
'Metamemory' refers to:
Being aware of one's memory and employing memory strategies
What is the primary neurotransmitter involved in movement, attention, and learning?
Dopamine
What is the function of the prefrontal cortex in executive functioning?
Suppressing tendencies to focus on distracting stimuli
At what age does the cueing system typically start functioning effectively?
8 years old
Which cognitive activity involves keeping track of performance in tasks?
Working memory
What percentage of children are diagnosed with ADHD?
20%
Which brain structures are linked to the development of ADHD?
Prefrontal cortex and nucleus accumbens
'Overdiagnosis in affluent families even though higher prevalence is in lower SES and minorities' can be attributed to:
'Every problem gets a diagnosis' culture in affluent families
'Ability to ignore distraction takes longer' can be attributed to:
'Inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity' symptoms of ADHD
Explore the process of memory encoding, storing, and retrieving information, along with the brain regions involved in the process. Learn about the roles of the hippocampus, posterior cortex, and prefrontal cortex in memory functions.
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