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What is the primary characteristic of long-term memory?
What is the primary characteristic of long-term memory?
Which memory type serves as the initial stage of memory processing?
Which memory type serves as the initial stage of memory processing?
Which theorists developed the multi-store model of memory?
Which theorists developed the multi-store model of memory?
In Sperling's research on iconic memory, how swiftly can visual information be recalled?
In Sperling's research on iconic memory, how swiftly can visual information be recalled?
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What is the duration of information retention in short-term memory?
What is the duration of information retention in short-term memory?
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Echoic memory is primarily associated with which type of stimuli?
Echoic memory is primarily associated with which type of stimuli?
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What does Miller's 'magic number' indicate?
What does Miller's 'magic number' indicate?
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What does chunking optimize in memory processing?
What does chunking optimize in memory processing?
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Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with reward and pleasure in the brain?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with reward and pleasure in the brain?
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What is the primary role of synaptic plasticity?
What is the primary role of synaptic plasticity?
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Hebbian learning is best described by which phrase?
Hebbian learning is best described by which phrase?
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How does chunking assist in memory encoding?
How does chunking assist in memory encoding?
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What primary benefit do mnemonics provide in memory tasks?
What primary benefit do mnemonics provide in memory tasks?
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How does visualization improve the process of encoding information?
How does visualization improve the process of encoding information?
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What does the episodic buffer do in Baddeley’s working memory model?
What does the episodic buffer do in Baddeley’s working memory model?
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What is a defining feature of implicit memory?
What is a defining feature of implicit memory?
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Which three stages of information processing are involved in memory?
Which three stages of information processing are involved in memory?
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How long does sensory memory typically hold information?
How long does sensory memory typically hold information?
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Which experiment is known for demonstrating iconic memory with a visual display?
Which experiment is known for demonstrating iconic memory with a visual display?
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According to current theory, what is the proposed capacity of short-term memory (STM)?
According to current theory, what is the proposed capacity of short-term memory (STM)?
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Which of the following exemplifies implicit memory?
Which of the following exemplifies implicit memory?
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What does the levels of processing theory emphasize regarding memory retention?
What does the levels of processing theory emphasize regarding memory retention?
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Episodic memory specifically pertains to which type of memory?
Episodic memory specifically pertains to which type of memory?
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Which brain structure is crucial for the formation of new episodic memories?
Which brain structure is crucial for the formation of new episodic memories?
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Which two types of memory are primarily involved in encoding personal experiences?
Which two types of memory are primarily involved in encoding personal experiences?
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What was the primary finding of Sperling's partial report experiment?
What was the primary finding of Sperling's partial report experiment?
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Which memory model was supported by the famous 'dual-task technique'?
Which memory model was supported by the famous 'dual-task technique'?
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Who is credited with establishing the 'magic number 7' in relation to short-term memory?
Who is credited with establishing the 'magic number 7' in relation to short-term memory?
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The tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon often indicates issues with what aspect of memory?
The tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon often indicates issues with what aspect of memory?
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Korsakoff’s Syndrome is primarily associated with what deficiency?
Korsakoff’s Syndrome is primarily associated with what deficiency?
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Which disorder is marked by the progressive loss of brain cells and significant memory impact?
Which disorder is marked by the progressive loss of brain cells and significant memory impact?
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What does anterograde amnesia primarily affect?
What does anterograde amnesia primarily affect?
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What is typically the cause of memory loss following a stroke?
What is typically the cause of memory loss following a stroke?
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Which memory disorder is characterized by hallucinations and confusion due to malnutrition?
Which memory disorder is characterized by hallucinations and confusion due to malnutrition?
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According to trace decay theory, what primarily causes memory loss?
According to trace decay theory, what primarily causes memory loss?
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Proactive interference is defined as what type of memory disruption?
Proactive interference is defined as what type of memory disruption?
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Retroactive interference involves which of the following?
Retroactive interference involves which of the following?
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Cue-dependent forgetting occurs due to what failure?
Cue-dependent forgetting occurs due to what failure?
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What does the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve indicate about memory loss?
What does the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve indicate about memory loss?
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The hippocampus is crucial for which aspect of memory?
The hippocampus is crucial for which aspect of memory?
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What is a key characteristic of long-term memory?
What is a key characteristic of long-term memory?
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Which stages are included in the multi-store model of memory?
Which stages are included in the multi-store model of memory?
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What type of knowledge does semantic memory relate to?
What type of knowledge does semantic memory relate to?
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What does the concept of retrieval cues suggest about forgetting?
What does the concept of retrieval cues suggest about forgetting?
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According to interference theory, when does forgetting typically occur?
According to interference theory, when does forgetting typically occur?
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What describes retroactive interference?
What describes retroactive interference?
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What is the main idea behind decay theory?
What is the main idea behind decay theory?
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of short-term memory?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of short-term memory?
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Study Notes
Memory Stages and Processes
- Memory involves three stages: encoding, storage, and retrieval
- Sensory memory holds information briefly, a fraction of a second
- Short-term memory (STM) holds about 7 ± 2 items for 20-30 seconds
- Long-term memory (LTM) stores information for extended periods
Sensory Memory
- Iconic memory: visual sensory memory
- Echoic memory: auditory sensory memory
- George Sperling's experiment demonstrated iconic memory
Short-Term Memory (STM)
- Capacity of STM is approximately 7 ± 2 items
- Chunking improves STM capacity
- Miller's "magic number" refers to this capacity
Long-Term Memory (LTM)
- Episodic memory: personal experiences and events
- Semantic memory: facts and general knowledge
- Procedural memory: skills and habits
Levels of Processing Theory
- Memory retention depends on the depth of processing
- Deeper processing leads to better memory retention
Forgetting
- Interference: new information disrupts old memories
- Retroactive interference: new memories disrupt recall of old items
- Proactive interference: old memories disrupt recall of new information
- Trace decay: fading of memory traces over time
- Retrieval failure: inability to access stored memories
Memory Disorders
- Korsakoff's Syndrome: memory disorder linked to vitamin B deficiency
- Alzheimer's disease: progressive brain cell loss affecting memory
Working Memory
- Baddeley and Hitch's model includes: phonological loop, visuospatial sketchpad, and episodic buffer
- Central executive: decision-making and attention control aspect of working memory
- Episodic buffer: integrating information from other components of working memory
Encoding Strategies
- Chunking: grouping items into meaningful units
- Mnemonics: memory aids using encoding strategies
- Visualization: creating mental images to aid in encoding
Memory Testing
- Nonsense Syllables experiment, developed by Ebbinghaus
- Sperling's Partial Report Experiment, demonstrated iconic memory
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Test your knowledge on the stages and processes of memory, including sensory, short-term, and long-term memory. This quiz will cover key concepts such as encoding, storage, retrieval, and the Levels of Processing Theory. Challenge yourself to understand how memory works and the factors influencing retention.
