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What is the main difference between short-term memory and long-term memory?
What is the main difference between short-term memory and long-term memory?
- Short-term memory stores images, while long-term memory stores sounds.
- Short-term memory holds our past experiences, while long-term memory is used for immediate recall.
- Short-term memory has a small capacity and short duration, while long-term memory has a large capacity and is relatively permanent. (correct)
- Short-term memory is accessed through recall, while long-term memory is accessed through recognition.
Which type of memory involves unconscious memories that we use without realizing it?
Which type of memory involves unconscious memories that we use without realizing it?
- Implicit memory (correct)
- Explicit memory
- Working memory
- Acoustic memory
What is the process of accessing stored information known as?
What is the process of accessing stored information known as?
- Retrieval (correct)
- Recognition
- Storage
- Encoding
Which type of memory involves conscious memories that include our perception of the world and personal experiences?
Which type of memory involves conscious memories that include our perception of the world and personal experiences?
How is recognition different from recall in the context of accessing stored information?
How is recognition different from recall in the context of accessing stored information?
Which phase of memory is what most people commonly think of as their memory?
Which phase of memory is what most people commonly think of as their memory?
What is the primary reason for forgetting mentioned in the text?
What is the primary reason for forgetting mentioned in the text?
What is the 2-step process required for full recall according to the text?
What is the 2-step process required for full recall according to the text?
Which factor may cause forgetting if new material is similar to past learning?
Which factor may cause forgetting if new material is similar to past learning?
Why does simply recognizing someone's name require only one process according to the text?
Why does simply recognizing someone's name require only one process according to the text?
What happens if the right cue is missing when trying to recall stored information?
What happens if the right cue is missing when trying to recall stored information?
Which attitude towards memory is likely to result in forgetting according to the text?
Which attitude towards memory is likely to result in forgetting according to the text?
