30 Questions
What do students often wish for during their academic careers?
A perfect memory
What is a possibility of how human memory is stored in the brain?
It is distributed and stored in different regions
What is an issue important to many people, especially as they age?
How to maintain and improve memory
How many central issues to learning and memory are discussed in this chapter?
Four
What is compared to human memory in terms of storage?
A memory chip in a personal computer
What is the focus of this module?
Learning and memory retention
What is the result of repeated exposure to a strong stimulus?
Sensitization
Why do people experience exaggerated responses to movement, light, and noise after major disasters such as earthquakes?
Because of sensitization
What is the purpose of classical conditioning?
To react more quickly to other sources of potential harm
What is the difference between a conditioned stimulus and an unconditioned stimulus?
A conditioned stimulus is learned, while an unconditioned stimulus is innate
What is the term for behaviors that must be learned?
Conditioned responses
What is the term for factors that are innate or unlearned?
Unconditioned
What is the main difference between short-term and long-term memory?
The capacity of information storage
What kind of memory allows you to recall basic knowledge of facts and language?
Semantic memory
What is the primary characteristic of declarative memories?
They can be easily described in words
What type of memory stores information about motor skills and procedures?
Procedural memory
What happens to information that does not move to the next stage for processing?
It is permanently lost
What is the typical characteristic of recalling procedural memories?
Recalled unconsciously and implicitly
What happens to blood flow in the brain as people age?
It decreases in some areas, but increases in others
What does increased activity in certain areas of the brain suggest about aging?
The brain is reorganizing to compensate for age-related deficits
What is dementia?
A loss of cognitive and behavioral abilities that interferes with daily life
What is a common sign of dementia, but not the only one?
Memory loss
What is the most common form of dementia in people over age 65?
Alzheimer's disease
What is the purpose of the chart mentioned in the text?
To show the differences between normal aging and Alzheimer's disease
What is a technique for organizing notes?
Studying information in relation to three central themes
Which pair of words is most closely related in terms of a semantic web?
Cat and tiger
What type of memory involves recalling personal experiences and events?
Episodic memory
What is the primary difference between semantic and episodic memories?
Semantic memories are typically more emotional and episodic memories are more factual
What term do neuroscience researchers use to describe the physical memory trace in the brain?
Engram
Which situation does NOT describe the use of episodic memory?
Serena asked her teacher to name the capital of Mozambique
Explore the world of learning and memory in this quiz, covering topics such as learned, reflexive, and instinctive behaviors, as well as the brain structures associated with learning and memory. Discover the complexities of perfect recall and learn more about the human brain. Test your knowledge and understanding of physiological psychology!
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