Concept Quiz 7.1

Question 1

What is memory?

Answer 1

The ability to retain knowledge

Question 2

The three steps of memory are encoding, storage, and _____.

Answer 2

Retrieval

Question 3

Encoding is the process of acquiring information and ____ it into memory.

Answer 3

Transferring

Question 4

Like other adaptations, forming memories requires _____.

Answer 4

Energy

Question 5

_____ refers to the process of acquiring information and transferring it into memory.

Answer 5

Encoding

Question 6

Two of the most common causes of retrieval failure are interference and ____.

Answer 6

Stress

Question 7

____ refers to the process of keeping information in the brain for future reconstruction.

Answer 7

Storage

Question 8

____ refers to the process of finding memories or reconstructing the details that make up a memory.

Answer 8

Retrieval

Question 9

What is the main evolutionary benefit of memory?

Answer 9

It allows animals to use information from the past to respond quickly to immediate challenges.

Question 10

Memory’s benefits to survival are shown in the fact that nearly all animals are able to form memories despite _____.

Answer 10

The high energy costs