12 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that distinguishes semantic memory from episodic memory?
Episodic memory is conscious, while semantic memory is unconscious
Which of the following tasks is NOT typically used to measure semantic memory?
Procedural memory tasks
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 strong semantic memory
What is the primary difference between semantic memory and implicit memory?
Semantic memory involves conscious recollection, while implicit memory does not
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
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of semantic memory?
It involves unconscious retention of skills and procedures
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Which of the following experimental methods is used to measure the activation of semantic memory networks?
Semantic Priming Experiments
Explore the differences between semantic memory, which stores general knowledge about facts and concepts, and episodic memory, which stores personal events and experiences. Learn about the distinctions between semantic and implicit memory, which involves retaining information unconsciously through experience.
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