Psychology of Memory

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What type of memory involves the hippocampus?

Sensory memory

Declarative memory (correct)

Muscle memory

Episodic memory

What is an example of declarative memory?

Riding a bike

Remembering your birth date (correct)

Solving a math problem

Speaking a language

Remembering your parents' anniversary is an example of which type of memory?

Spatial memory

Implicit memory

Episodic memory

Declarative memory (correct)

What is closely associated with the everyday use of the word 'memory'?

Declarative memory Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a declarative memory that involves the ability to explain something?

Being able to explain what generates action potentials Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the hammering above?

Sensitization to other sounds that could be indicative of danger Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of memory?

Forgetting Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between memory and acquisition of new information?

Memory is the result of the acquisition of new information Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of becoming more sensitive to stimuli?

Sensitization Signup and view all the answers

What can be an indication of danger?

Certain sounds Signup and view all the answers

Which brain lobe is associated with short-term memory?

Frontal lobe Signup and view all the answers

Which brain lobe is associated with long-term memory?

Temporal lobe Signup and view all the answers

Which function is associated with the temporal lobe?

Storing long-term memory Signup and view all the answers

What can repeated exposure to the same stimulus lead to in terms of learning?

Better memorization and learning Signup and view all the answers

Which type of memory is likely involved when remembering phone numbers?

Short-term memory Signup and view all the answers

What will likely prevent the younger sister from touching the hot stove again?

The pain she feels when she touches it Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes the most to the sister learning not to touch the hot stove?

Feeling the pain from touching the stove Signup and view all the answers

Why might verbal warnings be ineffective in teaching the younger sister not to touch something hot?

She may not understand the severity of the danger Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of learning discussed in the example with the hot stove?

Experiential learning Signup and view all the answers

What does the pain experienced by touching the hot stove act as?

A deterrent Signup and view all the answers

What type of memory is involved when someone says, 'like riding a bike, you never forget'?

Procedural memory Signup and view all the answers

Which statement reflects a situation where procedural memory is most likely being used?

Riding a bicycle after many years Signup and view all the answers

Why might you become more proficient at a task over time?

You have memorized each skill Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of procedural memory?

Remembering your first day of school Signup and view all the answers

What main characteristic differentiates procedural memory from other types of memory?

It requires memorization of steps. Signup and view all the answers