Psychology Chapter 8

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What does the primacy effect refer to in memory recall?

Better recall of the first items in a list (correct)

The inability to remember recent items

Better recall of items from the middle of a list

Improved retention of information through massed practice

Which model posits that sensory memory decays within seconds unless transferred to short-term memory?

Levels of Processing Model

Working Memory Model

Atkinson-Schiffrin Model (correct)

Cognitive Load Theory

In a long-term test scenario, which effect is most likely to be observed?

Recency effect is prominent

Items presented last are equally remembered

Items in the middle are best remembered

Primacy effect is enhanced (correct)

What is the role of rehearsal in memory retention according to the findings on spaced and massed practice?

Distributed rehearsal enhances information retention Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of sensory memory was highlighted by George Sperling's research?

Visual sensory memory allows for 3-4 items to be recalled instantly Signup and view all the answers

According to the Baddeley-Hitch model, what component is responsible for the manipulation of information in working memory?

Central executive Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about short-term memory is false?

Short-term memory allows for unlimited item retention through rehearsal Signup and view all the answers

What phenomenon occurs when individuals have better recall for the last items in a list immediately after presentation?

Serial position effect Signup and view all the answers

Which type of memory typically involves recalling personal experiences and events?

Episodic memory Signup and view all the answers

What duration does echoic memory last compared to iconic memory?

0.5 seconds and 3-4 seconds respectively Signup and view all the answers

Which type of memory is characterized by the ability to perform tasks without recalling the steps consciously?

Procedural memory Signup and view all the answers

Which memory process involves exposure to a stimulus that later influences behavior?

Priming Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a principle regarding the limited capacity of working memory?

The 'magic number' typically refers to seven items Signup and view all the answers

Which component of Atkinson-Schiffrin's model is responsible for processing sensory information briefly?

Sensory memory Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'magic number' for the capacity of working memory as proposed by Miller?

7 digits (±2) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the process of forming a memory?

Encoding Signup and view all the answers

In Baddeley and Hitch's model, which process allows information to bypass earlier memory stages?

Automatic processing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes retrieval in the context of memory?

Recapturing memories when needed Signup and view all the answers

What duration is typically associated with the working memory according to Peterson and Peterson's findings?

20 seconds Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the effects of rehearsal on memory retention?

Rehearsal can facilitate long-term encoding. Signup and view all the answers

Fill-in-the-blank tests are a measure of which type of memory retrieval?

Recall Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of memory does the primacy effect refer to?

Enhanced recall of items presented at the beginning of a list Signup and view all the answers

Which memory task requires identifying an item from a list?

Recognition Signup and view all the answers

In the context of memory, which of the following is NOT a retrieval cue?

Memory tasks Signup and view all the answers

Which component of Baddeley and Hitch's model is primarily involved in processing visual and spatial information?

Visual-spatial sketchpad Signup and view all the answers

Relearning measures the amount of which of the following?

Time saved in learning again Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is most beneficial for rehearsal in the context of memorization?

Nonsense words Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the primacy effect in memory?

Enhanced memory for initial items presented Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the serial position effect is true?

Only the first few and last few items are recalled with high accuracy. Signup and view all the answers

Which memory model emphasizes the stages of encoding, storage, and retrieval?

Atkinson-Schiffrin Model Signup and view all the answers

What is the recency effect in memory retrieval?

Retention of items at the end of a list Signup and view all the answers

What role does rehearsal play in memory?

It assists in transferring information into long-term memory. Signup and view all the answers

What does the process of priming involve in memory retrieval?

Activating a strand of associations leading to a specific memory Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT contribute to the ease of memory retrieval according to the discussed theories?

The color of the item associated in the memory Signup and view all the answers

According to the parallel distributed-processing theory, how is information organized in the brain?

As patterns of activation across entire neural networks Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Déjà Vu' imply in the context of memory?

A false memory of having experienced something again Signup and view all the answers

How does rehearsal affect memory retention according to the content?

It aids in the transition from short-term to long-term memory Signup and view all the answers

What are retrieval cues primarily influenced by?

Emotional states or mood at the time of retrieval Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best characterizes the findings from Godden and Baddeley’s study?

Recall is enhanced when tested in the same environment as encoding Signup and view all the answers

What is a major challenge of the Atkinson-Schiffrin Model in understanding memory?

Explaining the influence of working memory capacity on output Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the effects of the primacy and recency effects in memory?

They suggest that middle items are usually forgotten Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is least associated with Baddeley-Hitch Model of memory?

The episodic buffer for sensory integration Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 8 - Memory

False memories often appear more real than true memories, similar to how a flawed jewel might appear more brilliant than a genuine one.

Chapter Outline

How Memory Functions
Spatial Memory
Problems with Memory
Memory and the Brain
Ways to Enhance Memory

The Phenomenon of Memory

Memory is the ability to store and retrieve information over time.
Memory forms the basis of knowledge about oneself, others, language, and the world.

Memory

Without memory, individuals would perceive everyone and everything as unfamiliar.

The Perfect Memory

Patient S's conversations led to a recall of past memories.
S experienced recall of jumbled past memories while on tour.

Flashbulb Memory

Flashbulb memories are highly emotional, clear, and persistent memories of significant events.
These memories, while vivid, are not always completely accurate.
Examples of flashbulb memories include 9/11, the assassination of J.F. Kennedy, and the OJ Simpson verdict.

How Memory Functions: Encoding

Memory processes are: Encoding, Storage, Retrieval
Encoding involves creating a representation in memory
There are two types of encoding: Effortful & Automatic.

Encoding

Memory is enhanced when information is organized into a hierarchical structure.
Meaning (semantic encoding), imagery (visual encoding), organization (chunks, hierarchies) are key components of encoding.

Types of Encoding

Semantic (meaning-based), acoustic, visual encoding are distinct ways information is encoded.

Imagery

Different examples of items used during the imagery section.

Organization

Example of organizing items into organized chunks.

Organization - Chunks

Examples of grouping items together
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Organization - Hierarchies

Memory is best retained when organized into a hierarchical format

What is Memory Storage?

Atkinson-Schiffrin Model
- Includes sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.

Modifications to the Three-Stage Model

Baddeley & Hitch Model
- Some information bypasses the initial stages and directly enters long-term memory
- Important information is actively processed into working memory
Working memory is a critical aspect of information processing.

Working Memory

A contemporary understanding of short-term memory that includes active processing of information.

Duration of Working Memory

The duration of working memory is approximately 20 seconds

Hermann Ebbinghaus

Importance of rehearsal on memory.
Memorizing nonsense words, such as DAX, BUP, and LOD, demonstrated memory effects.

Retention Curve

More time spent studying on Day 1 results in less time needed to relearn on a later day.

Spacing Effect

Information is better retained when the repetition is spaced over time.

The Serial Position Effect

Remembering the first and last items on a list is easier than remembering items in the middle.

Short-term vs Long-term Test

First and last items are easier to remember when tested short term
Only first items are easier to remember when tested long term

Memory Storage

Sensory Memory
Short-term Memory
Long-term Memory
Retrieval methods

Sensory Memory

Fleeting sensory information (sights, smells, sounds).
Short duration to decide if information is important or not (a few seconds).

Echoic Memory

Momentary retention of auditory information.

Iconic Memory

Visual sensory memory.
Brief retention of visual information.

Partial Report

The capacity of sensory memory is larger than originally thought.

Time Delay

Sensory memory loss increases with longer delay from initial exposure.

Short-Term Memory

Short duration and limited capacity
Random digits are easier to recall than random letters

Retaining Information: Short Term Memory

Limited duration and capacity of short-term memory.
Recall is easier for random digits compared to random letters.

How Memory Functions: Long-term memory

Declarative (explicit), Implicit(nondeclarative).

Declarative Memory

Semantic (facts and general knowledge)
Episodic (personal experiences and events)

Implicit Memory

Procedural (motor skills and habits)
Classical Conditioning (conditioned responses)

Priming

Recall of specific memories depends on activation of associated concepts or cues.

Context Effects

Memory is influenced by the environment in which it is learned or recalled.
Same contexts used for learning and retrieval lead to higher recall.

Déjà Vu

Feeling of familiarity with a current situation.
Triggered by cues associated with past experiences

Moods Memories

Experiences are often recalled in line with one's current mood.
Specific emotions serve as retrieval cues

State-Dependent Memory and Mood Congruency

Mental or physical state serves as a retrieval cue for memories.
Mood congruency: retrieval of memories consistent with current mood

Measures of Memory: Recall

Information retrieval is required, such as in fill-in-the-blank tests

Measures of Memory: Recognition

Identifying information is needed, such as in multiple choice tests

Relearning

Measures the time saved when retrieving information for a second time

Retrieval Cues

Web of associations aids in memory retrieval.
Cues (smells, sounds, sights) aid memory retrieval.

Associations and Priming

Memory is interconnected as a web of associations.
Priming activates associated elements (e.g., seeing "rabbit" activates memory associated with the word).

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