Psychology of Learning: Rehearsal Types

What happens to memories that are incomplete due to missing information?

We fill in the gaps with false information to complete them

What is the result of frequent interaction between two neurons?

Faster and more accurate transmission

Why do we tend to forget certain memories?

Because of incomplete transmission between neurons

What happens to brain areas responsible for attention as we practice a task?

They become less active Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the changes that occur in the brain as we learn?

Brain rewiring Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using fMRI or PET scans in neuroscience research?

To see which part of the brain is active Signup and view all the answers

What happens to neurons in the brain as people become more familiar with a task?

They become more efficient and use less energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of frequent practice or rehearsal of new learning?

Neurons are more efficient in transmitting information and it is stored in LTM Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of engaging in new learning activities on our ability to learn?

It increases our ability to learn throughout our lives Signup and view all the answers

Where are memories stored in the brain?

In multiple parts of the brain Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of learning on the physical structure of the brain?

It is changed Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of frequency and recency of neuron synapses in memory?

They increase memory Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of rehearsal in the context of memory?

To retain information in the long-term memory system Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of basic rehearsal?

It involves simple recall and memorization Signup and view all the answers

What happens to information that is not continuously rehearsed or used?

It is forgotten quickly Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between maintenance rehearsal and elaborate rehearsal?

Elaborate rehearsal is more complex than maintenance rehearsal Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of elaborate rehearsal?

To analyze and understand the underlying meaning of information Signup and view all the answers

Why do we normally rehearse a telephone number before dialing it?

To ensure we can recall it correctly Signup and view all the answers