Neuroscience: Basal Ganglia and Cerebellum
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Neuroscience: Basal Ganglia and Cerebellum

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Which mnemonic technique involves associating items to be remembered with specific locations?

  • Method of Loci (correct)
  • Acronyms
  • Oral Traditions
  • Acrostics

    • Acrostics are used to create memorable sentences that assist in recalling specific items in order.

    True

    What is the significance of acronyms in memory retention?

    Acronyms serve as retrieval cues formed from the first letters of a group of words.

    The acronym NASA stands for ___ National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

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

    Match the following mnemonic techniques with their definitions:

    <p>Method of Loci = Visualizing items in familiar locations Acronyms = Pronounceable words formed from first letters Acrostics = Sentences that help remember items in order Oral Traditions = Passing knowledge through spoken word</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an acrostic?

    <p>Every Good Boy Deserves Fruit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Oral traditions rely primarily on written communication to pass knowledge through generations.

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

    What is the primary method used by oral cultures to retain and pass down memories?

    <p>Stories and songs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first stage of memory according to Atkinson-Shiffrin's model?

    <p>Sensory Memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sensory memory has a limited capacity.

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

    What can increase the capacity of short term memory?

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

    Short term memory can hold approximately ______ items.

    <p>7±2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of memory to their characteristics:

    <p>Sensory Memory = Lasts under a second for visual, several seconds for auditory Short Term Memory = Lasts about 12-30 seconds with a capacity of 7±2 Long Term Memory = Stored information that can last for years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary functions of the cerebellum in relation to motor skills?

    <p>Coordinating fine muscle movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes loss of information in short term memory due to reaching capacity?

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

    The cerebellum is responsible for the long-term storage of procedural memories.

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

    Auditory information in sensory memory lasts longer than visual information.

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

    What type of memories does the cerebellum temporally store?

    <p>Implicit procedural memories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are retrieval cues?

    <p>Triggers that activate neural pathways for recalling information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mnemonics help in the encoding, storage, and retrieval of information by linking new information with __________.

    <p>existing information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a technique considered a mnemonic?

    <p>Spaced repetition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The cerebellum assists with our sense of timing in movements.

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

    Using existing __________ helps mnemonics to link with new information more efficiently.

    <p>neural networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following mnemonic techniques with their descriptions:

    <p>Acronym = A word formed from the initial letters of a series of words Method of loci = A technique that involves visualizing items in familiar locations Acrostics = A poem or phrase made using the first letters of a series of words Sung narrative = A memory aid often used in oral cultures through song</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Basal Ganglia

    • The basal ganglia plays a key role in habit formation.
    • It supports learning driven by feedback and rewards.

    Cerebellum

    • Located at the base of the brain.
    • Contains more neurons than the rest of the brain.
    • Coordinates fine muscle movements.
    • Regulates control of posture.
    • Enables smooth and precise fine motor movements.
    • Does not initiate motor actions.

    Cerebellum - Role in Memory

    • Temporarily stores implicit procedural memories for motor skills.
    • Enables learning of classically conditioned reflexes.
    • Assists with our sense of timing in movements.
    • If removed, animals are unable to learn new conditioned reflexes.

    Mnemonics

    • Any technique used to assist memory.
    • Mnemonics work by using information already stored in Long-Term Memory to link with new information.
    • Mnemonics organize information into a cohesive "whole" so retrieval of part of the information acts as a retrieval cue for the rest.
    • Retrieval cues can be sights, sounds, objects.

    Atkinson-Shiffrin Multi-Store Model of Human Memory (1968)

    • There are three storage components: Sensory, Short-Term, and Long-Term Memory.
    • All three stores operate simultaneously and interact.

    Sensory Memory

    • First stage of memory.
    • Sensory information is raw and unencoded.
    • Can last less than a second (iconic) to several seconds (auditory).
    • Information will not be processed unless we pay attention.
    • Fades quickly unless focused on.
    • Unlimited capacity.
    • Iconic memory is visual.
    • Acoustic memory is auditory.

    Short Term Memory (STM)

    • Stores information longer than Sensory memory but much shorter than Long-Term.
    • Retains information long enough to enable mental manipulations.
    • Receives information from both Sensory and Long-Term Memory.
    • Can hold 7± 2 items (mean = 7).
    • Lasts about 12-30 seconds (average of 18 seconds).

    Short Term Memory (STM) - Loss of Information

    • Loss due to displacement: If STM capacity is reached, new information will displace older information.
    • Loss due to decay: If information is not continually rehearsed it will fade and be lost.

    Increase STM Capacity Using Chunking

    • Chunking can be used to increase capacity of STM.

    Mnemonics of Written Cultures

    • Several mnemonic techniques have been used in written cultures:
      • Method of Loci
      • Acronyms
      • Acrostics

    Method of Loci

    • Items to be remembered are converted into mental images.
    • These images are visualized and associated with specific positions in a location.

    Acronyms

    • Pronounceable words formed from the first letters of a group of words.
    • The letters act as retrieval cues for the words to be remembered.

    Acrostics

    • A sentence where words are in a particular sequence that helps to remember items or concepts in order.
    • Involve verbal associations between the words in the sentence.

    Mnemonics in Oral Traditions

    • Oral cultures relied on word of mouth to pass on information and cultural traditions.
    • Stories, poetry, and songs were used to retain and pass down collective knowledge.

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    Explore the intricate functions of the basal ganglia and cerebellum in habit formation, motor coordination, and memory processing. This quiz delves into the roles these important brain structures play in learning and memory, including the use of mnemonics for enhancing recall.

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