10 Questions
What does memory bias refer to?
The likelihood of a neuron chain's activation sequence
Why do we only perceive a fraction of sensory information?
To avoid overwhelming our senses
How are memories often linked according to the text?
By a context of other events
What do memory enhancement programs usually utilize?
Repetition and association
How do people enhance memory according to the text?
By creating mental tricks for association
What term did Ebbinghaus use to describe the reduction in effort needed to learn information through repetition?
Savings
In terms of memory, what is the main function of the hippocampus?
Forming explicit declarative memories
Which memory type allows us to remember patterns and sequences over long periods?
Long-term memory
What is the main difference between explicit and implicit memory?
Explicit memory requires active recall, while implicit memory does not.
Which part of the brain is responsible for initially establishing explicit declarative memories?
Hippocampus
Test your knowledge on how sensory stimuli are processed by the nervous system and encoded into memory. Explore how certain perceptions are biased towards replaying based on neural activation patterns.
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