Memory: How it Works and When it Doesn't Quiz

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Which of the following best represents encoding failure?

  • Exposing someone to a stimulus multiple times for better memory
  • Repeatedly showing someone a picture for better memory retention
  • Deliberate process of committing information to memory
  • Committing information to memory unconsciously (correct)

In memory, iconic memory refers to:

  • Olfactory memory
  • Visual memory (correct)
  • Auditory memory
  • Tactile memory

What type of memory works best when the encoding process is deliberate?

  • Semantic memory (correct)
  • Procedural memory
  • Iconic memory
  • Episodic memory

What is the significant difference between deliberate and passive encoding?

<p>Deliberate encoding requires effort and intention, while passive encoding does not (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of Atkinson & Shiffrin's Three Systems of Memory?

<p>Procedural memory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is deliberate encoding more effective than passive encoding?

<p>It requires more effort, leading to deeper processing of the information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of memory does iconic memory primarily refer to?

<p>Visual memory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best represents encoding failure?

<p>Inability to remember information due to insufficient initial processing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which system of memory is NOT included in Atkinson & Shiffrin's three systems of memory?

<p>Procedural memory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does repeated exposure to stimuli or information not always guarantee better memory retention?

<p>Overexposure can lead to cognitive overload and decreased retention (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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