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What happens to memories that are incomplete due to missing information?
What happens to memories that are incomplete due to missing information?
- They are stored in a separate section of our brain
- They are automatically deleted from our memory
- We fill in the gaps with false information to complete them (correct)
- They are impossible to recall
What is the result of frequent interaction between two neurons?
What is the result of frequent interaction between two neurons?
- Slower and less accurate transmission
- No transmission at all
- Random transmission of information
- Faster and more accurate transmission (correct)
Why do we tend to forget certain memories?
Why do we tend to forget certain memories?
- Because we don't practice recalling them
- Because they are stored in a separate section of our brain
- Because our brain has a limited storage capacity
- Because of incomplete transmission between neurons (correct)
What happens to brain areas responsible for attention as we practice a task?
What happens to brain areas responsible for attention as we practice a task?
What is the term for the changes that occur in the brain as we learn?
What is the term for the changes that occur in the brain as we learn?
What is the purpose of using fMRI or PET scans in neuroscience research?
What is the purpose of using fMRI or PET scans in neuroscience research?
What happens to neurons in the brain as people become more familiar with a task?
What happens to neurons in the brain as people become more familiar with a task?
What is the result of frequent practice or rehearsal of new learning?
What is the result of frequent practice or rehearsal of new learning?
What is the implication of engaging in new learning activities on our ability to learn?
What is the implication of engaging in new learning activities on our ability to learn?
Where are memories stored in the brain?
Where are memories stored in the brain?
What is the result of learning on the physical structure of the brain?
What is the result of learning on the physical structure of the brain?
What is the role of frequency and recency of neuron synapses in memory?
What is the role of frequency and recency of neuron synapses in memory?
What is the primary purpose of rehearsal in the context of memory?
What is the primary purpose of rehearsal in the context of memory?
What is the main characteristic of basic rehearsal?
What is the main characteristic of basic rehearsal?
What happens to information that is not continuously rehearsed or used?
What happens to information that is not continuously rehearsed or used?
What is the main difference between maintenance rehearsal and elaborate rehearsal?
What is the main difference between maintenance rehearsal and elaborate rehearsal?
What is the primary goal of elaborate rehearsal?
What is the primary goal of elaborate rehearsal?
Why do we normally rehearse a telephone number before dialing it?
Why do we normally rehearse a telephone number before dialing it?
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