#1
Which of the following is NOT a stage of memory processing?
Deletion
ExplanationDeletion is not a recognized stage in the process of memory.
#2
What is the term for the process of maintaining information in short-term memory by mentally repeating it?
Rehearsal
ExplanationRehearsal is the process of mentally repeating information to maintain it in short-term memory.
#3
Which model of memory suggests that memory is like a filing cabinet with different folders for different types of information?
Multi-store model
ExplanationThe Multi-store model compares memory to a filing cabinet, with distinct folders for different information types.
#4
Which type of memory is associated with the brief storage of sensory information?
Sensory memory
ExplanationSensory memory is responsible for the short-term storage of sensory information.
#5
Which type of memory has a limited capacity and a duration of about 20-30 seconds?
Short-term memory
ExplanationShort-term memory has a limited capacity and retains information for about 20-30 seconds.
#6
What is the term for the process of transforming information into a form that can be stored in memory?
Encoding
ExplanationEncoding is the process of converting information into a format suitable for storage in memory.
#7
Which type of memory has an unlimited capacity?
Long-term memory
ExplanationLong-term memory has an unlimited capacity for storing information over an extended period.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of short-term memory?
Automatic processing
ExplanationShort-term memory does not involve automatic processing.
#9
What is the term for the tendency to recall the first and last items in a list more easily than the middle items?
Serial position effect
ExplanationSerial position effect refers to the tendency to remember items at the beginning and end of a list more effectively.
#10
Which type of memory is responsible for holding information temporarily while it is being used for processing?
Working memory
ExplanationWorking memory holds information temporarily for ongoing cognitive processing.
#11
The process of transferring information from short-term memory to long-term memory is called:
Consolidation
ExplanationConsolidation is the process of moving information from short-term to long-term memory for more extended storage.
#12
The process of accessing and bringing into consciousness information stored in memory is known as:
Retrieval
ExplanationRetrieval is the process of recalling and bringing stored information into consciousness.
#13
Which of the following is NOT a component of working memory according to the model proposed by Baddeley and Hitch?
Semantic network
ExplanationThe Semantic network is not a component of Baddeley and Hitch's working memory model.
#14
The term 'flashbulb memory' refers to memories that are:
Very detailed and vivid
ExplanationFlashbulb memories are exceptionally detailed and vivid recollections of significant events.
#15
Which of the following is NOT a stage of memory processing according to the Atkinson-Shiffrin model?
Consolidation
ExplanationConsolidation is not a recognized stage in the Atkinson-Shiffrin model of memory processing.
#16
Which of the following is a characteristic of long-term memory?
Permanent storage
ExplanationLong-term memory is characterized by permanent storage, retaining information for an extended duration.