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Understanding Semantic and Episodic Memory

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Understanding Semantic and Episodic Memory

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that distinguishes semantic memory from episodic memory?

Episodic memory is conscious, while semantic memory is unconscious (correct)

Semantic memory lacks information about when or how knowledge was acquired

Semantic memory involves general knowledge, while episodic memory involves personal experiences

Semantic memory is a mental encyclopedia, while episodic memory is a personal diary

Which of the following tasks is NOT typically used to measure semantic memory?

Procedural memory tasks (correct)

Picture naming tasks

Word association tasks

Category fluency tests

In a word association task, if a participant is presented with the word 'apple' and responds with 'fruit', what does this suggest?

The participant has a weak semantic memory

The participant has a strong semantic memory (correct)

The participant has a strong implicit memory

The participant has a strong episodic memory

What is the primary difference between semantic memory and implicit memory?

Semantic memory involves conscious recollection, while implicit memory does not Signup and view all the answers

In a category fluency test, if a participant is asked to name as many animals as possible in 60 seconds and struggles to produce many words, what might this suggest?

The participant has a weak semantic memory Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of semantic memory?

It involves unconscious retention of skills and procedures Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the evidence supporting the Hierarchical Model of semantic memory?

People verify categorical information faster than broader information, suggesting a structured hierarchy. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Spreading Activation Model propose regarding the organization of semantic memory?

Concepts are interconnected in a network, where activation spreads from one concept to related concepts. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Typicality Effect in semantic memory?

The tendency for typical instances of a category to come to mind more easily than atypical instances. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Semantic Fluency tests in evaluating semantic memory?

To measure the speed and flexibility of accessing semantic memory by generating words within a category. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Schemata in organizing knowledge for complex concepts in semantic memory?

Schemata allow knowledge to be organized efficiently, facilitating the retrieval of complex concepts. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following experimental methods is used to measure the activation of semantic memory networks?

Semantic Priming Experiments Signup and view all the answers