Memory

Question 1

List the 3 types of memory in the model of memory

Answer 1

1. Sensory
2. Short term
3. Long term

Question 2

Briefly describe Sensory memory.

Answer 2

Takes in all the information but only hangs onto it very briefly (milliseconds)

Question 3

Give an example of sensory memory.

Answer 3

A sparkler leaves behind a light path when moved from side to side. This is not actually leaving a trail of light as it moves, rather it is you remembering the light for a brief moment.

Question 4

What is the “magic” number of items we can store in a short term memory?

Answer 4

7 (+2)

Question 5

Long term memory can be split into Explicit and Implicit memories. What are the different types of memories they can form?

Answer 5

Explicit:

1. Episoidc (Events)
2. Semantic (Facts)

Implicit

1. Procedural
2. Conditioning
3. Priming

Question 6

Describe these types of memories.

Answer 6

1. Episodic: memory for events, personal experiences.
2. Semantic: memory for facts and concepts
3. Procedural: memory for how to do things
4. Conditioning: Learned associations
5. Priming: memory for the processing of or response to something is easier or faster because you’ve come across it before

Question 7

What is a cue?

Answer 7

A cue is what we use to jog our memory.

Question 8

Define; Encoding, Storage and Retreval.

Answer 8

Encoding: taking in and learning of information.
Storage: Holding onto the information.
Retrieval: Accessing the information and using it.

Question 9

The stage model interpretation of the Stroop Effect suggests that interference can occur at what two stages?

Answer 9

Input and Output

Question 10

Which of the following is correct about automatic cognitive processes?

a. they are intentional
b. they require a high level of effort
c. they interfere with non-automatic tasks
d. they occur slowly

Answer 10

C. They interfere with non-automatic tasks

Question 11

Name the Six sections of the brain that pertains to the anatomy of memory;

Answer 11

A. Amygdala
B. Hippocampus
C. Temporal cortex
D. Occipital cortex
E. Parietal cortex
F. Prefrontal cortex