Memory Storage and Retrieval Techniques
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What is the primary function of Random Access Memory (RAM)?

  • Providing input to the CPU
  • Storing data temporarily for quick access (correct)
  • Transferring data between devices
  • Storing data permanently

Which factor can lead to errors in judgments based on representativeness?

  • Hindsight bias
  • Overconfidence effect
  • Confirmation bias
  • Base rate neglect (correct)

Which of the following outputs corresponds to the input (1, 1, 0, 1, 0, 1) in content-addressable memory?

  • (1, 1, 1, 0, 0, 1)
  • (1, 1, 0, 1, 0, 1) (correct)
  • (1, 0, 0, 1, 1, 1)
  • (1, 1, 0, 1, 0, 0)

In state-dependent retrieval, what condition shows the highest mean number of words recalled for free recall?

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What does insensitivity to sample size refer to in representativeness?

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In the context of gambling, which is a common misconception of chance?

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According to the study by Eich et al. (1975), which drug condition resulted in the lowest mean number of words recalled in a sober test?

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What is a possible outcome of the representativeness heuristic when predicting future performance?

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What phenomenon does Marcel Proust's quote most significantly illustrate?

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Which situation exemplifies base rate neglect?

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What type of memory design allows for systematic addressing?

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Which scenario would most likely present a state of uncertainty about perception?

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What can insensitivity to predictability lead to in decision-making?

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Which of these is an example of misconceptions of chance?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding Random Access Memory and its importance?

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In the context of the representativeness heuristic, what does the phrase 'paradigmatic example' refer to?

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What does a low prior probability of H indicate regarding new evidence E?

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What is the consequence of having a likelihood of Pr(E | H) similar to Pr(E | not H)?

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In the context of Bayesian Optimality, what is the recommended approach for combining discrepant cues?

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What does the representativeness heuristic often lead to in decision making?

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How is the relationship between a positive COVID test (E) and the actual infection (H) represented mathematically?

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What does Bayesian Suboptimality typically result in?

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What is a potential consequence of having a prior belief of H as almost impossible?

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What does a weighted average approach involve when assessing cues?

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What is the range of values for the probability of an event?

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What does the subjective probability represent?

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Using Bayes’s Theorem, how does a positive test affect the probability of having COVID when the prior probability is low?

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Calculate the probability of rolling an even number with a fair six-sided die.

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What is the formula used to calculate the conditional probability Pr(X | Y)?

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In the context of rolling a die, what is the probability of rolling a number greater than or equal to 3?

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Which part of Bayes's Theorem represents the prior probability?

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If P(H)=0.1 and P(E | H)=0.7, what is the contribution of the prior probability to the overall probability calculation for a positive test?

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What is the probability of rolling a 6 given that an even number has been rolled?

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Flashcards

Random Access Memory (RAM)

A type of computer memory that allows direct access to any location in the memory. This means that you can get to any data in the memory without having to read through other data first.

Address-based memory

A system where each piece of data has a unique address, allowing for fast retrieval by directly accessing that address.

Content-addressable memory

A memory system where data is retrieved based on its content rather than its address.

State-dependent retrieval

A memory system where the retrieval of information is influenced by the state in which the information was learned.

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Memory Storage

The process of storing information in the brain.

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Memory Retrieval

The process of retrieving information from memory.

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Probability

A number between 0 (impossible) and 1 (necessary) representing the likelihood of an event.

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Subjective Probabilities

The probabilities we assign to events based on our personal knowledge and beliefs.

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Probability Formula

A way to calculate the probability of an event by dividing the number of favorable outcomes by the total number of possible outcomes.

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Conditional Probability

The probability of an event occurring given that another event has already happened.

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Bayes's Theorem

A formula that calculates the probability of a hypothesis being true given new evidence.

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Likelihood

The probability of the evidence occurring if the hypothesis is true.

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Prior

The initial probability of the hypothesis being true before any evidence is considered.

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Posterior

The adjusted probability of the hypothesis being true after considering the evidence.

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Normalizing Constant

The probability of the evidence occurring, regardless of the hypothesis being true or false.

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Not H

The probability of the hypothesis being false, the opposite of the hypothesis.

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Worthless Evidence

When the likelihood of evidence given an event is similar to the likelihood of the evidence given the event not occurring, the posterior probability will be close to the prior probability. This means the new evidence doesn't significantly change the initial belief.

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Cue Combination

The process of combining different pieces of evidence with varying degrees of reliability to form a more accurate estimate.

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Weighted Average

An approach to cue combination where each cue's weight is determined by its reliability or accuracy. More reliable cues have a greater impact on the estimate.

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Representativeness

The tendency to rely on the resemblance between an item and a typical example of a category, rather than considering the base rate of the category.

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Base Rate Neglect

Ignoring the overall frequency or probability of an event when making judgments based on representativeness.

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Bayesian Suboptimality

The failure to optimally combine cues based on their reliability, often leading to biased judgments.

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Representativeness Heuristic

The tendency to judge the probability of something belonging to a group based on how well it resembles a typical member of that group, even if other factors would suggest a different probability.

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Insensitivity to Sample Size

The failure to account for the size of the sample when making judgments about probabilities.

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Gambler's Fallacy

The belief that a random event is more likely to occur after a series of opposite outcomes. (Example: If a coin flip lands on heads several times in a row, people might mistakenly think that it's more likely to land on tails on the next flip to 'balance things out.'

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Insensitivity to Predictability

The tendency to overestimate how well past performance predicts future performance, especially in situations where chance plays a significant role.

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Prior Belief Bias

When a person's judgments about the probability of an event are influenced by their prior beliefs or expectations, even if those beliefs are not supported by evidence.

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Confirmation Bias

The tendency to focus on information that confirms or supports our pre-existing beliefs while ignoring or downplaying information that contradicts them.

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Bayesian Reasoning

An organized and logical way of thinking that follows probability rules to make decisions and predict events.

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Study Notes

Memory: Storage and Retrieval

  • Memory involves the storage and retrieval of information.
  • Random access memory (RAM) allows accessing data at any address.
  • Data is stored in locations, that can be accessed by the memory address
  • Specific addresses hold specific content/data.

Storage and Retrieval: Random Access Memory

  • Data is stored in RAM using memory addresses.
  • A given address holds a specific content(data).
  • Input: specific memory address
  • Output: retrieved content/data.
  • Memory addresses can be systematic.

Storage and Retrieval: Content-addressable memory

  • Accessing data via its content, not a unique address
  • Input: the content
  • Output: the address(es) matching the given content.
  • Input data are processed to retrieve specific data

Storage and Retrieval: State-dependent retrieval

  • Memory retrieval is often better when the retrieval context is the same as the learning context.
  • Memory recall is influenced by the surrounding environment (e.g., underwater or on land).
  • The state of the learner (sober or under the influence of drugs) also affects the retrieval process

Probabilistic Reasoning

  • Understanding and navigating uncertain situations or situations with probabilities or likelihoods
  • Evaluating outcomes based on available evidence and their probabilities.

Sources of Uncertainty

  • Uncertainty about perception can involve situations where the perception of objects or events is unclear or ambiguous.
  • Uncertainty about memory encompasses the gaps or inaccuracies in stored memories.
  • Uncertainty about testimony addresses the reliability or validity of statements from a witness or source.
  • Uncertainty about decisions involves situations where the outcomes or probabilities of different choices are uncertain, or there is a choice to be made based on uncertain information.
  • Uncertainty about the future refers to situations where future events or outcomes are uncertain.

Probability

  • Probability expresses the likelihood of an event's occurrence.
  • Subjective probabilities are assessments based on individual reasoning.
  • Probability is calculated by dividing the favorable outcomes by the total number of possible outcomes

Bayes's Theorem

  • A mathematical formula, used to update beliefs based on new evidence.
  • Prior probability: Initial beliefs or assumptions.
  • Likelihood: Probability of evidence given a hypothesis.
  • Posterior probability: Updated beliefs or assumptions, incorporating new evidence.

Bayesian Optimality

  • Utilizing prior knowledge and incorporating new evidence to make optimal decisions in uncertain situations.
  • Considering the reliability of different cues for making judgements about the world around us.
  • Making decisions that incorporate the likelihood of being correct/possible outcomes, using a weighted average based on the given cues/information
  • Bayesian optimization approaches often use weighted averages to combine information from multiple sources, adjusting the weights based on their reliability.

Bayesian Suboptimality

  • Demonstrates common biases in how people process information in uncertainty.
  • Failures of information processing lead to decisions that deviate from optimal probabilistic calculations.
  • Common instances of suboptimal thinking (e.g., representativeness heuristic, availability heuristic).

Metacognition

  • Thinking about one's own thinking process.
  • Evaluating and monitoring one's own cognitive processes.
  • Ability to assess one's level of knowledge and understanding, and adapt learning strategies accordingly.
  • Humans aren't always good at predicting what they can accomplish

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Explore various techniques and concepts related to memory storage and retrieval. This quiz covers random access memory (RAM), content-addressable memory, and state-dependent retrieval. Test your understanding of how data is accessed and recalled in different contexts.

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