#1
Which of the following is a characteristic of sensory memory?
It has a large capacity
It has a long duration
It is encoded through rehearsal
It stores information permanently
#2
What is the primary function of the encoding process in memory?
To store information temporarily
To retrieve stored memories
To convert information into a form usable in memory
To forget irrelevant information
#3
Which of the following is NOT a stage of the Atkinson-Shiffrin model of memory?
Sensory memory
Long-term memory
Working memory
Intermediate memory
#4
Which type of memory is typically assessed by recalling specific events and experiences?
Semantic memory
Episodic memory
Procedural memory
Sensory memory
#5
Which of the following best describes sensory memory?
It has a short duration and large capacity
It has a long duration and small capacity
It has a long duration and large capacity
It has a short duration and small capacity
#6
What is a common error associated with short-term memory?
Semantic encoding failure
Interference
Retroactive amnesia
Long-term potentiation
#7
What does the misinformation effect refer to?
Forgetting information due to age
Inaccurate memories due to misleading information
The inability to form new memories
Enhanced memory through repetition
#8
Which term refers to the process of actively repeating information to maintain it in short-term memory?
Chunking
Rehearsal
Recall
Interference
#9
What is a defining feature of retrograde amnesia?
Loss of memory for events before an injury
Inability to form new memories
Loss of memory for events after an injury
Inability to recall information due to interference
#10
What type of memory is involved in remembering how to ride a bike?
Semantic memory
Episodic memory
Procedural memory
Flashbulb memory
#11
Which term describes the phenomenon where the first items in a list are more easily remembered?
Recency effect
Primacy effect
Serial position effect
Encoding specificity
#12
Which part of the brain is primarily associated with long-term memory?
Hippocampus
Cerebellum
Amygdala
Medulla oblongata
#13
What is a characteristic of flashbulb memories?
They are highly detailed and accurate
They are immune to interference
They fade quickly over time
They are formed through rehearsal
#14
What role does the prefrontal cortex play in memory processing?
It stores long-term memories
It manages working memory and executive functions
It processes sensory information
It regulates emotions related to memory
#15
Which theoretical perspective of memory emphasizes the role of schemas and organization?
Connectionist model
Information-processing model
Levels-of-processing model
Constructive memory model
#16
What is a common symptom of anterograde amnesia?
Inability to remember events before an injury
Inability to remember events after an injury
Loss of personal identity
Loss of motor skills
#17
Which neurotransmitter is heavily involved in the formation of new memories?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
GABA