Chapter 13 - Factors Influencing Learning

Question 1

Chunk

Answer 1

The process of grouping information together using our knowledge.

Question 2

Classical conditioning

Answer 2

Describes stimulus-stimulus associative learning.

Question 3

Encoding

Answer 3

The pact of putting information into memory.

Question 4

Habituation

Answer 4

Occurs when the response to a stimulus decreases with exposure.

Question 5

Implicit learning

Answer 5

Occurs when we acquire information without intent that we cannot easily express.

Question 6

Implicit memory

Answer 6

A type of long-term memory that does not require conscious thought to encode. It’s the type of memory one makes without intent.

Question 7

Incidental learning

Answer 7

Any type of learning that happens without the intention to learn.

Question 8

Intentional learning

Answer 8

Any type of learning that happens when motivated by intention.

Question 9

Metacognition

Answer 9

Describes the knowledge and skills people have in monitoring and controlling their own learning and memory.

Question 10

Nonassociative learning

Answer 10

Occurs when a single repeated exposure leads to a change in behaviour.

Question 11

Operant conditioning

Answer 11

Describes stimulus-response associative learning.

Question 12

Perceptual learning

Answer 12

Occurs when aspects of our perception change as a function of experience.

Question 13

Sensitization

Answer 13

Occurs when the response to a stimulus increases with exposure

Question 14

Transfer-appropriate processing

Answer 14

A principle that states that memory performance is superior when a test taps the same cognitive processes as the original encoding activity.

Question 15

Working memory

Answer 15

The form of memory we use to hold onto information temporarily, usually for the purposes of manipulation.