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?

Deliberate encoding requires effort and intention, while passive encoding does not Signup and view all the answers

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

Procedural memory Signup and view all the answers

Why is deliberate encoding more effective than passive encoding?

It requires more effort, leading to deeper processing of the information Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of memory does iconic memory primarily refer to?

Visual memory Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best represents encoding failure?

Inability to remember information due to insufficient initial processing Signup and view all the answers

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

Procedural memory Signup and view all the answers

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

Overexposure can lead to cognitive overload and decreased retention Signup and view all the answers

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

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Which of the following best represents encoding failure?

In memory, iconic memory refers to:

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

What is the significant difference between deliberate and passive encoding?

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

Why is deliberate encoding more effective than passive encoding?

What aspect of memory does iconic memory primarily refer to?

Which of the following statements best represents encoding failure?

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

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

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