Psychology Chapter 7: Key Processes in Memory

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What is the duration information can generally stay in short-term memory without rehearsal?

10 to 20 seconds (correct)

1 minute

30 to 40 seconds

5 to 10 seconds

What is the typical capacity limit of short-term memory as suggested by Miller?

7 items (correct)

5 items

11 items

9 items

What occurs when new information is added to a filled short-term memory?

The oldest information is forgotten (correct)

No information is lost

New information is combined with old

The memory capacity increases

How many components does Baddeley identify in working memory?

Four components Signup and view all the answers

Which component of working memory is responsible for holding and manipulating visual images?

Visuospatial sketchpad Signup and view all the answers

What technique can help improve short-term memory capacity by organizing information?

Chunking Signup and view all the answers

In the example with the letters FNB-UCT-SAB-ETV, what is the purpose of introducing pauses?

To create familiar chunks Signup and view all the answers

What role does long-term memory play in chunking information?

It provides the familiarity needed for chunking Signup and view all the answers

What impact does the misinformation effect have on memory?

It distorts recollections of personally experienced events Signup and view all the answers

What does recall measure require from participants?

Participants to reproduce information without cues Signup and view all the answers

Which process helps individuals determine the source of their memories?

Source monitoring Signup and view all the answers

In which situation does reality monitoring occur?

When determining if a memory is from internal or external sources Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of relearning in memory measurement?

It evaluates memory enhancement through repeated practice Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method by which knowledge is represented in connectionist networks?

By particular patterns of activation across the network Signup and view all the answers

What role do retrieval cues play in memory?

They act as stimuli to enhance access to memories Signup and view all the answers

Which method does NOT enhance eyewitness recall according to the provided content?

Using age regression through hypnosis Signup and view all the answers

What does Schacter suggest about the role of forgetting?

Forgetting can help reduce competition among memories Signup and view all the answers

What did Ebbinghaus conclude regarding the rate of forgetting?

Forgetting occurs most rapidly in the first few hours after learning Signup and view all the answers

How do meaningful materials, such as prose, compare to meaningless materials in terms of forgetting?

They are forgotten more slowly than meaningless materials Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'retention' refer to in the context of memory?

The proportion of material that is remembered Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant limitation of Ebbinghaus's study on forgetting?

He studied only himself and used meaningless materials Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of memory research according to the key processes in memory?

Exploring how information is encoded, stored, and retrieved Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'encoding' refer to in the context of memory?

The process of forming a memory code Signup and view all the answers

Which concept explains the difficulty of recalling a piece of information even when you feel it is on the verge of retrieval?

The tip-of-the-tongue-phenomenon Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of divided attention on memory tasks according to the research?

It can negatively affect task performance Signup and view all the answers

According to Craik and Lockhart, what is true about processing incoming information?

It can occur at various levels of depth Signup and view all the answers

What role does attention play in the encoding process of memory?

Attention is necessary for effective encoding Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the retrieval process in memory?

To recover stored information from memory Signup and view all the answers

How does attention impact the performance of tasks requiring memory?

It can diminish performance when tasks are complex Signup and view all the answers

What type of memory handles actions and perceptual-motor skills?

Procedural memory Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between episodic and semantic memory?

Episodic memory is like an autobiography while semantic memory is like an encyclopedia. Signup and view all the answers

Which brain structures are mentioned as contributing to non-declarative memory?

Cerebellum and amygdala Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary function of episodic memory according to Tulving?

To allow time travel through past experiences Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about memory loss in amnesiacs is accurate?

Declarative memory is severely impaired while procedural memory is largely preserved. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes semantic memory from episodic memory?

Semantic memory processes general knowledge not tied to when it was learned. Signup and view all the answers

How is encoding of episodic memories typically described?

As automatic and often rapid. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of episodic memory?

It involves chronological recollections of personal experiences. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 7: Key Processes in Memory

Memory involves more than storing information in a mental compartment. Psychologists research encoding, storage, and retrieval processes.
Encoding involves forming a memory code, typically requiring attention.
Storage refers to maintaining encoded information over time.
Retrieval is recovering information from storage.
Attention plays a crucial role in memory. Divided attention negatively impacts task performance, especially with complex or unfamiliar tasks.
Levels of processing theory suggests different levels of processing information enhance encoding.
Short-term memory retains information for about 10 to 20 seconds without rehearsal.
Short-term memory has a limited capacity of around seven items, with new information displacing existing items.
Chunking combines familiar stimuli into larger units, increasing short-term memory capacity.
Working memory comprises four components: a phonological loop, a visuospatial sketchpad, a central executive system, and an episodic buffer.
The phonological loop processes verbal information, while the visuospatial sketchpad manages visual and spatial data.
The central executive system controls attention, inhibits irrelevant information, and coordinates working memory components.
The episodic buffer integrates information from the phonological loop, visuospatial sketchpad, and long-term memory.
Long-term memory stores information for extended periods.
Long-term memory encompasses two main categories: declarative and non-declarative memory.
Declarative (explicit) memory is conscious recollection of facts and events, subdivided into semantic and episodic memory.
Non-declarative (implicit) memory is unconscious memory, including procedural, conditioning, and priming memory.
Procedural memory controls learned skills and habits.
Conditioning involves associating stimuli with responses.
Priming is activating specific concepts or associations, influencing later responses.
Semantic memory stores general knowledge and facts, while episodic memory holds personal experiences and events.
Connectionist networks model memory, with knowledge distributed across connections within a network.
Retrieval cues facilitate memory access.
Context cues, such as the environment or mood, can enhance retrieval.
The misinformation effect occurs when misleading information alters memory of an event.
Reality monitoring distinguishes between memories based on external perceptions and internal thoughts.
Source monitoring involves identifying the source of a memory.
Destination memory refers to remembering to perform a future action.
Forgetting is essential for reducing clutter and competition among memories.
Ebbinghaus's forgetting curve illustrates rapid forgetting, initially decreasing rapidly then leveling off.
Meaningful material leads to slower forgetting compared to nonsense syllables.
Retention measures quantify the amount of information remembered.
Forgetting can be measured through recall, recognition, and relearning methods.
Recall involves retrieving information without cues.
Recognition requires selecting the correct information from a set of options.
Relearning measures how much time is saved when re-learning previously learned information.
Memories are often reconstructed and prone to distortions.
The misinformation effect demonstrates how misleading information can alter memory.
The encoding specificity principle suggests retrieval is enhanced when retrieval cues match the encoding conditions.
Transfer-appropriate processing theory states that processing during retrieval should match processing during learning.
Flashbulb memories are vivid, detailed memories of emotionally significant events.
While often precise, flashbulb memories can also be inaccurate.
Eyewitness testimony is often unreliable, susceptible to distortion from memory biases and misinformation effects.
False memories can be implanted through suggestive questioning or repeated suggestions.

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