Methods of Retrieval

Question 1

Name the 4 methods of Retrieval

Answer 1

recall, recognition, relearning , reconstruction

Question 2

Define ‘sensitivity’

Answer 2

how effective each method is in retrieving information

Question 3

Which method of retrieval identifies correct info among alternatives?

give an example

Answer 3

Recognition.

multiple choice questions

Question 4

What is the method of ‘Recall?’

Answer 4

reproducing info with fewest possible cues/prompts

Question 5

What is the “most sensitive” method of retrieval mean?

Answer 5

easiest to retrieve

Question 6

Is recall or recognition more sensitive?

Answer 6

recognition

Question 7

Which method of retrieval is the LEAST sensitive?

Answer 7

Recall

Question 8

List the three types of Recall

Answer 8

1. Free recall
2. serial recall
3. cued recall

Question 9

Explain Free recall

Answer 9

recalling as much as possible with minimal cues and in ANY order

Question 10

What is Serial Recall?

Answer 10

recalling info in the ORDER of which is presented

Question 11

What is cued recall?

Answer 11

recalling with prompts/cues provided to assist retrieval in ANY order

Question 12

Eg. I asked Tony to recall the last 3 primeministers of Australia in order.

Which method is this?

Answer 12

Serial Recall

Question 13

What does the method of Relearning mean?

Answer 13

learning something again thats been previously commited to memory.
Usually easier and quicker the 2nd time

Question 14

What is the formula to the Savings Score of relearning?

Answer 14

T1-T2/T1 x100

Question 15

What does Savings Score measure?

Answer 15

the percentage of information retained from original learning

Question 16

What is the method of Reconstruction?

Answer 16

adding/omitting certain details so memory is reconstructed each time retrieved

Question 17

What are factors that many affect memory according to retrieval cues?

Answer 17

context dependent and state dependent cues

Question 18

Breiefly explain Context depedent cues

Answer 18

external encironment at time learning occurs

Question 19

Breiefly two factors of State depedent cues. give example

Answer 19

• internal environment at time learning occurs
• physiological or psychological state
  eg. same mood, stress level, taste in mouth as when learning occured

Question 20

What is Consilidation Theory? ‘In order for …..’

Answer 20

in order for STM to be stored into LTM, must be 30 min of uninterrupted time for memory to be consolidated

Question 21

What is consildation?

Answer 21

permanent storage of LTM