Memory Processes and Short-Term Memory Quiz
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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?

  • Implicit memory (correct)
  • Explicit memory
  • Working memory
  • Acoustic memory

    • 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?

    <p>Explicit memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is recognition different from recall in the context of accessing stored information?

    <p>Recognition involves comparing information with memory, while recall requires direct uncovering of information from memory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of memory is what most people commonly think of as their memory?

    <p>Long-term Memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for forgetting mentioned in the text?

    <p>Interference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 2-step process required for full recall according to the text?

    <p>Search and retrieval, choosing correct information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor may cause forgetting if new material is similar to past learning?

    <p>Interference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does simply recognizing someone's name require only one process according to the text?

    <p>It involves a simple familiarity decision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the right cue is missing when trying to recall stored information?

    <p>The information becomes inaccessible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which attitude towards memory is likely to result in forgetting according to the text?

    <p>&quot;I have a lousy memory&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

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