Chapter 6 Concept Quiz Flashcards
Encoding is the process
by which we transform what we perceive, think, or feel into an enduring memory.
What is the process of relating new information in a meaningful way to knowledge that is already in memory?
Semantic Encoding
Our human ancestors depended on the encoding of
survival-related information.
What kind of memory storage holds information for a second or two?
Sensory Memory
The process by which memories become stable in the brain is called
Consolidation
Long-term potential occurs through
the strengthening of synaptic connections.
The increased likelihood of recalling a sad memory when you are in a sad mood is an illustration of
state-dependent retrieval.
Neuroimaging studies suggest that trying to remember activates the
Left Frontal Lobe
The act of consciously or intentionally retrieving past experiences is
Explicit Memory
People who have amnesia are able to retain all of the following except A Explicit Memory B Implicit Memory C Procedural Memory D Priming
Explicit Memory
Remembering a family reunion that you attended as a child illustrate
Episodic Memory
The rapid decline in memory, followed by more gradual forgetting, is reflected by
Transience
Eyewitness misidentification or false recognition is most likely a result of
Memory Misattribution
The fact that emotional arousal generally leads to enhanced memory is supported by
Persistence
