Psychology Learning and Memory Concepts

Questions and Answers

What type of associations were better learned compared to those associated with a friend or stranger?

Shapes associated with positive reinforcement

Shapes associated with a monetary reward

Shapes associated with the self (correct)

Shapes associated with a task

Participants gained extra rewards for both correct and non-matching judgements.

False

What phenomenon involves the transfer of fear to neutral stimuli through association?

Fear conditioning

Little Albert was conditioned to fear a small, furry creature, a __________.

mouse Signup and view all the answers

Match the following reward levels with their learning effects:

High reward = Enhanced learning effect Medium reward = Moderate learning effect Low reward = Minimal learning effect No reward = No significant learning effect Signup and view all the answers

What was a surprising finding regarding self-associations in the study?

They were as rewarding as monetary rewards Signup and view all the answers

Fear conditioning was first explored through the case study of Little Albert.

True Signup and view all the answers

Who conducted the study involving Little Albert?

John Watson Signup and view all the answers

What has been shown to impact memory retrieval according to emotional processing?

Emotional events Signup and view all the answers

Patients with Korsakoff’s syndrome can recall recent faces accurately.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are flashbulb memories?

Memories laid down in great detail to salient events. Signup and view all the answers

Memory involves the processes of encoding, _______, and retrieval.

consolidation Signup and view all the answers

In the study involving patients with Korsakoff’s syndrome, how did their evaluations of faces align with their experience?

Their judgments were consistent with initial descriptions. Signup and view all the answers

Emotional events do not influence cognitive processes.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a neutral stimulus that has acquired pleasant qualities due to association?

Cigarette Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Encoding = The initial learning of information Consolidation = Stabilizing a memory after it is formed Retrieval = Accessing stored memories Flashbulb memories = Detailed recollections of emotionally significant events Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes intrusive visual memories from overgeneral memories?

They are extremely vivid and detailed. Signup and view all the answers

Mood-congruent memory suggests that we are more likely to recall memories that match our current mood.

True Signup and view all the answers

Name one mental health condition where intrusive visual memories are commonly reported.

Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Signup and view all the answers

The phenomenon where material is more likely to be recalled when in the same mood as when it was learned is known as _____ memory.

mood-dependent Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

Mood-Congruent Memory = Recall of memories that match current mood Mood-Dependent Memory = Recall of memories matching the mood during learning Intrusive Memories = Vivid and often distressing memories after trauma Affect on Memory = Mood state influences memory retrieval Signup and view all the answers

How does mood state affect memory processes according to the content?

Mood can influence which types of memories are easily retrieved. Signup and view all the answers

Intrusive memories are only related to real events, not imaginary ones.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of conditions that may feature intrusive visual memories?

Anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, psychosis Signup and view all the answers

What can people with poor attention control do to compensate for their difficulties?

Increase their effort Signup and view all the answers

People with good attention control always perform well in all circumstances.

False Signup and view all the answers

According to Eysenck's attention control theory, who is particularly affected by limitations in compensating for poor attention control?

Anxious people Signup and view all the answers

When engaged in activities that are particularly relevant to their goals, individuals may be able to put off __________ and focus better.

distraction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can increase the difficulty of preventing distractions?

Excessive cognitive load Signup and view all the answers

Visual search tasks used in studies involve locating target faces among distracted faces.

True Signup and view all the answers

Match the factors to their description:

Cognitive Load = Mentally demanding tasks that challenge attention Motivation = Desire to achieve goals that can improve focus Anxiety = Heightened distraction that complicates attention control Attention Control = Ability to manage focus and avoid distractions Signup and view all the answers

In the visual search task by Berggren and colleagues, participants had to count back in threes from a __________ presented on the screen.

number Signup and view all the answers

What did the data reveal about depressed participants' completion of tasks involving negative words?

They are quicker at completing tasks. Signup and view all the answers

Memory biases can contribute to the maintenance of depression.

True Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of attention did Derryberry and Reed focus on in their research?

Voluntary attention system Signup and view all the answers

Anxiety is often associated with attention biases towards _____ .

threat Signup and view all the answers

Match the components of attention with their characteristics:

Bottom-up attention = Involuntary and reflexive Voluntary attention = Controlled by the individual Attention bias towards threat = Difficulty disengaging attention from threats Attention regulation = Involves management of emotional responses Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding some anxious individuals?

Some anxious individuals do not show an attention bias towards threat. Signup and view all the answers

The effects of emotions do not impact learning and memory.

False Signup and view all the answers

What role do cognitive processes play in emotional experiences?

Cognitive processes can affect emotional experiences. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Learning and Rewards

Participants received additional rewards in a shape matching task based on the value assigned to shapes, demonstrating that high reward pairings enhanced learning.
Self-associations with shapes were better retained than associations with friends or strangers, indicating that self-referential learning can be as impactful as monetary rewards.

Fear Conditioning

Fear conditioning involves associating neutral stimuli with aversive events, leading to fear responses toward the previously neutral stimuli.
The case of Little Albert exemplified this, where a loud noise conditioned a fear response to a white mouse.
Neutral stimuli, such as a cigarette, may acquire pleasant qualities through association with an unconditioned stimulus like tobacco.

Memory and Emotion

Emotional events tend to be better remembered than non-emotional ones, as illustrated by patients with Korsakoff's syndrome.
These patients showed consistent evaluations of faces based on initial emotional descriptions despite memory gaps for the faces themselves.

Flashbulb Memories

Flashbulb memories are vivid, detailed recollections of significant events, which may not only be personally relevant.
These memories can recur in mental health issues like PTSD, where patients experience distressing visual intrusions corresponding to real or imaginary events.

Mood and Memory

Emotional states can influence memory encoding, consolidation, and retrieval, leading to phenomena such as mood-congruent and mood-dependent memory.
Depressed individuals may recall negative information more easily and are quicker to fill incomplete negative words, indicating a memory bias linked to their emotional state.

Cognitive Regulation of Emotions

Attention control theory distinguishes between involuntary and voluntary attention systems, proposing that attention can be adjusted based on goals.
Some individuals with anxiety may not show attention biases towards threats and can voluntarily control their focus; however, this is dependent on cognitive load and motivation levels.
Research suggested that when cognitive resources are taxed, anxious individuals struggle to ignore irrelevant thoughts during tasks, highlighting the complexities of attention control.

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Explore the fascinating concepts of learning, rewards, and fear conditioning in psychology. This quiz covers key examples, such as the case of Little Albert and the impact of emotional events on memory retention. Test your understanding of self-referential learning and how emotions influence our experiences.

Psychology Learning and Memory Concepts

Questions and Answers

What type of associations were better learned compared to those associated with a friend or stranger?

Participants gained extra rewards for both correct and non-matching judgements.

What phenomenon involves the transfer of fear to neutral stimuli through association?

Little Albert was conditioned to fear a small, furry creature, a __________.

Match the following reward levels with their learning effects:

What was a surprising finding regarding self-associations in the study?

Fear conditioning was first explored through the case study of Little Albert.

Who conducted the study involving Little Albert?

What has been shown to impact memory retrieval according to emotional processing?

Patients with Korsakoff’s syndrome can recall recent faces accurately.

What are flashbulb memories?

Memory involves the processes of encoding, _______, and retrieval.

In the study involving patients with Korsakoff’s syndrome, how did their evaluations of faces align with their experience?

Emotional events do not influence cognitive processes.

What is an example of a neutral stimulus that has acquired pleasant qualities due to association?

Match the following terms with their definitions:

What distinguishes intrusive visual memories from overgeneral memories?

Mood-congruent memory suggests that we are more likely to recall memories that match our current mood.

Name one mental health condition where intrusive visual memories are commonly reported.

The phenomenon where material is more likely to be recalled when in the same mood as when it was learned is known as _____ memory.

Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

How does mood state affect memory processes according to the content?

Intrusive memories are only related to real events, not imaginary ones.

What are some examples of conditions that may feature intrusive visual memories?

What can people with poor attention control do to compensate for their difficulties?

People with good attention control always perform well in all circumstances.

According to Eysenck's attention control theory, who is particularly affected by limitations in compensating for poor attention control?

When engaged in activities that are particularly relevant to their goals, individuals may be able to put off __________ and focus better.

Which of the following can increase the difficulty of preventing distractions?

Visual search tasks used in studies involve locating target faces among distracted faces.

Match the factors to their description:

In the visual search task by Berggren and colleagues, participants had to count back in threes from a __________ presented on the screen.

What did the data reveal about depressed participants' completion of tasks involving negative words?

Memory biases can contribute to the maintenance of depression.

What aspect of attention did Derryberry and Reed focus on in their research?

Anxiety is often associated with attention biases towards _____ .

Match the components of attention with their characteristics:

Which of the following statements is true regarding some anxious individuals?

The effects of emotions do not impact learning and memory.

What role do cognitive processes play in emotional experiences?

Study Notes

Learning and Rewards

Fear Conditioning

Memory and Emotion

Flashbulb Memories

Mood and Memory

Cognitive Regulation of Emotions

Studying That Suits You

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