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Which brain structure is primarily responsible for forming new memories?
Which brain structure is primarily responsible for forming new memories?
Damage to the amygdala does not affect emotional memory recall.
Damage to the amygdala does not affect emotional memory recall.
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What is anterograde amnesia?
What is anterograde amnesia?
The inability to form new memories.
The __________ is involved in storing and retrieving long-term memories.
The __________ is involved in storing and retrieving long-term memories.
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Which of the following factors can influence cognitive abilities?
Which of the following factors can influence cognitive abilities?
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Match the brain structures with their functions:
Match the brain structures with their functions:
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The brain stem connects the brain to the spine and controls feelings.
The brain stem connects the brain to the spine and controls feelings.
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What impact can traumatic events have on behavior?
What impact can traumatic events have on behavior?
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What challenge did H.M. face that led to his surgery?
What challenge did H.M. face that led to his surgery?
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The hippocampus is responsible for forming new long-term memories.
The hippocampus is responsible for forming new long-term memories.
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What was a significant consequence of H.M.'s brain surgery?
What was a significant consequence of H.M.'s brain surgery?
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The _____ is responsible for higher-level functions like thought and memory.
The _____ is responsible for higher-level functions like thought and memory.
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What term describes stimuli that help retrieve stored information?
What term describes stimuli that help retrieve stored information?
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Practicing an instrument can improve performance by enhancing memory retrieval.
Practicing an instrument can improve performance by enhancing memory retrieval.
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What is the role of the temporal lobe in the brain?
What is the role of the temporal lobe in the brain?
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What is the primary process involved in transforming sensory inputs into a format that can be stored in memory?
What is the primary process involved in transforming sensory inputs into a format that can be stored in memory?
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The capacity of long-term memory (LTM) is limited and can only hold information for a short duration.
The capacity of long-term memory (LTM) is limited and can only hold information for a short duration.
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What happens to information in short-term memory (STM) when it is not rehearsed?
What happens to information in short-term memory (STM) when it is not rehearsed?
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The process of accessing and bringing stored information into conscious awareness is called __________.
The process of accessing and bringing stored information into conscious awareness is called __________.
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Match the following types of memory retrieval with their definitions:
Match the following types of memory retrieval with their definitions:
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Which type of memory lasts less than a second for visual information?
Which type of memory lasts less than a second for visual information?
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Auditory information in sensory memory can last up to a few seconds.
Auditory information in sensory memory can last up to a few seconds.
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George Miller proposed that the capacity of short-term memory is between __________ items.
George Miller proposed that the capacity of short-term memory is between __________ items.
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What is meant by the term 'relearning' in the context of memory?
What is meant by the term 'relearning' in the context of memory?
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Study Notes
Memory Processes
- Storage: Maintaining information for future use.
- Encoding: Transforming sensory input into a format for storage.
- Retrieval: Accessing and bringing stored information to awareness.
Capacity and Duration of Memory
Capacity of Short-Term Memory (STM)
- George Miller proposed a capacity of 5-9 items (often described as "the magic number 7, plus or minus 2").
Capacity of Long-Term Memory (LTM)
- Unlimited capacity for a lifetime.
Capacity of Sensory Memory
- Information from the environment is briefly and highly limited.
Duration of Short-Term Memory (STM)
- Temporary storage, limited capacity (5-9 items).
- Duration: About 20-30 seconds.
Duration of Sensory Memory
- Visual (iconic) memory: Less than a second.
- Auditory (echoic) memory: Up to a few seconds.
Duration of Long-Term Memory (LTM)
- Theoretically unlimited storage, maintained over time.
Multi-Store Model of Memory
- Information is lost/forgotten if selective attention isn't paid to it.
- Information in STM can decay (fade) or be displaced by new information if not rehearsed.
Memory Retrieval Types
- Recognition: Identifying previously learned information with cues (e.g., multiple-choice tests).
- Recall: Generating information from memory without cues (e.g., listing the planets).
- Relearning: Learning information faster when encountered again (showing memory traces remained).
Examples of Memory Retrieval
- Recalling facts (historical dates, formulas).
- Recognizing tasks (remembering to buy groceries).
- Recognizing a face/song.
Retrieval Cues
- Stimuli (like smells) that help access stored information.
Context-Dependent Memory
- Retrieval ability influenced by the context in which information was learned.
- Studying in the same environment as the exam is beneficial.
H.M.: A Case Study in Memory
- Suffered from severe seizures.
- Surgery aimed at alleviating seizures by removing parts of the hippocampus and surrounding temporal lobe structures.
- Surgery had a side effect of impairing the ability to form new long-term memories.
- Demonstrated the crucial role of the hippocampus for forming new long-term memories.
Major Structures of the Brain
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Cerebrum: Largest part, responsible for higher-level functions (thought, memory, language, consciousness).
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Cerebral Cortex: Outer layer, divided into four lobes (Frontal, Parietal, Temporal, Occipital).
- Functions vary by lobe (e.g., Frontal lobe involved in decision-making).
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Cerebral Cortex: Outer layer, divided into four lobes (Frontal, Parietal, Temporal, Occipital).
- Cerebellum: Coordinates movement, balance, posture.
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Brain Stem: Connects brain and spinal cord, controls basic life functions (breathing, heart rate).
- Subdivisions (Medulla Oblongata, Pons, Midbrain))
- Hippocampus: Crucial for forming new memories.
- Amygdala: Plays a role in emotional memory.
- Cerebral Cortex: Involved in storing and retrieving long-term memories.
- Brain defects can impact memory.
Factors Influencing Individual Differences
- Genetics: Heredity, neurotransmitter levels.
- Environment: Upbringing, cultural influences, education, learning opportunities.
- Experiences: Personal experiences, trauma.
- Brain structure and function: Neurotransmitter imbalances, brain injuries.
The Human Brain: A Marvel of Complexity
- The human brain is a complex network of billions of neurons communicating through electrical and chemical signals.
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Explore the concepts of memory processes, including storage, encoding, and retrieval. This quiz covers the capacity and duration of short-term, long-term, and sensory memory, based on theories like George Miller's 'magic number'. Test your understanding of the multi-store model of memory.
