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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that distinguishes semantic memory from episodic memory?
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?
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?
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?
What is the primary difference between semantic memory and implicit memory?
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?
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?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of semantic memory?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of semantic memory?
Which of the following best describes the evidence supporting the Hierarchical Model of semantic memory?
Which of the following best describes the evidence supporting the Hierarchical Model of semantic memory?
What does the Spreading Activation Model propose regarding the organization of semantic memory?
What does the Spreading Activation Model propose regarding the organization of semantic memory?
What is the Typicality Effect in semantic memory?
What is the Typicality Effect in semantic memory?
What is the purpose of Semantic Fluency tests in evaluating semantic memory?
What is the purpose of Semantic Fluency tests in evaluating semantic memory?
What is the role of Schemata in organizing knowledge for complex concepts in semantic memory?
What is the role of Schemata in organizing knowledge for complex concepts in semantic memory?
Which of the following experimental methods is used to measure the activation of semantic memory networks?
Which of the following experimental methods is used to measure the activation of semantic memory networks?
