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What does memory bias refer to?
What does memory bias refer to?
- The fact that we only perceive a fraction of sensory stimuli
- The likelihood of a neuron chain's activation sequence (correct)
- The overwhelming sensation of sensory information
- The activation sequence of neurons in memory
Why do we only perceive a fraction of sensory information?
Why do we only perceive a fraction of sensory information?
- To avoid overwhelming our senses (correct)
- Because our brain prefers certain stimuli
- Due to the lack of conversion by the nervous system
- To increase memory bias
How are memories often linked according to the text?
How are memories often linked according to the text?
- By levels of importance
- Through isolated neural circuits
- Through random associations
- By a context of other events (correct)
What do memory enhancement programs usually utilize?
What do memory enhancement programs usually utilize?
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How do people enhance memory according to the text?
How do people enhance memory according to the text?
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What term did Ebbinghaus use to describe the reduction in effort needed to learn information through repetition?
What term did Ebbinghaus use to describe the reduction in effort needed to learn information through repetition?
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In terms of memory, what is the main function of the hippocampus?
In terms of memory, what is the main function of the hippocampus?
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Which memory type allows us to remember patterns and sequences over long periods?
Which memory type allows us to remember patterns and sequences over long periods?
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What is the main difference between explicit and implicit memory?
What is the main difference between explicit and implicit memory?
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Which part of the brain is responsible for initially establishing explicit declarative memories?
Which part of the brain is responsible for initially establishing explicit declarative memories?
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