Question 1

Describe the effect of repeated exposure on semantic memory and on episodic memory.

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Question 2

What is the difference between memory misattribution and false memory?

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Question 3

The frontal cortex:

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A)  is critical for the consolidation of memories into long-term storage.
B)  helps determine what we store and what we don't store.
C)  is less active when people are trying to forget something.
D)  seems to be involved in semantic memory but not in episodic memory.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Which theory is supported by the finding that some people can have retrograde memory loss extending all the way back to their childhood?

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A)  multiple-memory trace theory
B)  standard consolidation theory
C)  depth-of-processing theory
D)  Korsakoff's theoryE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

According to Tulving and other researchers,the ability to maintain episodic memories requires the ability to:

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A)  remember how to escape an unpleasant situation,such as avoiding shock.
B)  remember spatial layout,such as in a maze.
C)  express knowledge in a nonverbal way.
D)  perform "mental time-travel" to relive and review past experiences.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

In several studies,participants were given a list of related words to learn,such as DREAM,AWAKE,REST,TIRED.When later asked if they recognized the "theme" word (e.g. ,SLEEP) ,which had never been presented,it was found that they:

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A)  often falsely recognized the theme word.
B)  usually correctly rejected the theme word.
C)  falsely recognized the theme word but failed to recognize the studied words.
D)  falsely recognized novel,unrelated words.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of semantic memory?

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A)  I remember eating chicken last night for dinner.
B)  I remember learning how to ride a bicycle.
C)  I remember seeing the word "giraffe" in Chapter 7.
D)  I know that lemons have a sour taste.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following is true regarding the depth of processing idea?

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A)  We remember information better when we think about its meaning than when we focus on more superficial characteristics.
B)  It is clear how to determine whether information is processed deeply.
C)  We remember information best when it is presented multiple times.
D)  There does not seem to be any difference in brain activity during "deep" versus."superficial" processing of information.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Describe how episodic memory was demonstrated in either gorillas or scrub jays,.

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Question 10

Explain why the shape of the typical forgetting curve implies that there is a consolidation period for memories.

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Question 11

Which brain area is involved in forming new episodic and semantic memories?

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A)  hippocampus
B)  frontal cortex
C)  diencephalon
D)  basal forebrainE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Episodic memories are _____ memories,and semantic memories are ____memories .

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A)  declarative;nondeclarative
B)  nondeclarative;declarative
C)  nondeclarative;nondeclarative
D)  declarative;declarativeE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Damage to the diencephalon can lead to: s

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A)  Retrograde amnesia,but not anterograde amnesia.
B)  difficulty determining what information to store.
C)  difficulty consolidating memories.
D)  difficulty remembering one's identity.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

When you remember information but cannot remember where you learned it,this is known as:

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A)  retroactive interference.
B)  proactive interference.
C)  misattribution
D)  source amnesia.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Mere exposure to visual details on coins:

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A)  increased memory for the details.
B)  decreased memory for the details.
C)  had no impact on memory for the details.
D)  increased the perceived value of the coins.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

The findings regarding the effect of electroconvulsive shock on memory have been used to support the idea that:

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A)  information is remembered best when it can be related to prior knowledge.
B)  memory is best when the encoding and retrieval contexts are the same.
C)  memories have a consolidation period.
D)  memory is better when more cues are present.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 17

Which brain area is involved in determining where information was learned?

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A)  Hippocampus
B)  frontal cortex
C)  Diencephalon
D)  basal forebrainE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

In the directed forgetting task,participants can typically:

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A)  forget all of the information they are instructed to.
B)  forget much of the information they are instructed to forget.
C)  recall less of the information they are instructed to remember.
D)  recall all of the information they are instructed to forget.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Electroconvulsive shock:

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A)  is not used on humans.
B)  disrupts memory if given soon after learning.
C)  has been shown to be ineffective for treating depression.
D)  improves memory if given an hour or more after learning.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Bransford and Johnson (1972)read an abstract passage aloud to participants,who then had to recall as much information as possible.Some participants were first shown a picture that was described by the passage.How did the memory of these participants compare to the memory of participants who did not see any picture beforehand? What does the result demonstrate about memory?

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Explain why the shape of the typical forgetting curve implies that there is a consolidation period for memories.

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Describe the effect of repeated exposure on semantic memory and on episodic memory.

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What is the difference between memory misattribution and false memory?

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According to Tulving and other researchers,the ability to maintain episodic memories requires the ability to:

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Which brain area is involved in determining where information was learned?

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In the directed forgetting task,participants can typically:

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Which of the following is an example of semantic memory?

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The findings regarding the effect of electroconvulsive shock on memory have been used to support the idea that:

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Which brain area is involved in forming new episodic and semantic memories?

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Damage to the diencephalon can lead to: s

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Which of the following is true regarding the depth of processing idea?

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Describe how episodic memory was demonstrated in either gorillas or scrub jays,.

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Mere exposure to visual details on coins:

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The frontal cortex:

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Episodic memories are _ memories,and semantic memories are memories .

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Electroconvulsive shock:

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Which theory is supported by the finding that some people can have retrograde memory loss extending all the way back to their childhood?

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In several studies,participants were given a list of related words to learn,such as DREAM,AWAKE,REST,TIRED.When later asked if they recognized the "theme" word (e.g. ,SLEEP) ,which had never been presented,it was found that they:

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When you remember information but cannot remember where you learned it,this is known as:

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Explain why the shape of the typical forgetting curve implies that there is a consolidation period for memories.

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Describe the effect of repeated exposure on semantic memory and on episodic memory.

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What is the difference between memory misattribution and false memory?

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According to Tulving and other researchers,the ability to maintain episodic memories requires the ability to:

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Which brain area is involved in determining where information was learned?

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In the directed forgetting task,participants can typically:

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Which of the following is an example of semantic memory?

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The findings regarding the effect of electroconvulsive shock on memory have been used to support the idea that:

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Which brain area is involved in forming new episodic and semantic memories?

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Damage to the diencephalon can lead to: s

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Which of the following is true regarding the depth of processing idea?

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Describe how episodic memory was demonstrated in either gorillas or scrub jays,.

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Mere exposure to visual details on coins:

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The frontal cortex:

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Episodic memories are _____ memories,and semantic memories are ____memories .

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Electroconvulsive shock:

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Which theory is supported by the finding that some people can have retrograde memory loss extending all the way back to their childhood?

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In several studies,participants were given a list of related words to learn,such as DREAM,AWAKE,REST,TIRED.When later asked if they recognized the "theme" word (e.g. ,SLEEP) ,which had never been presented,it was found that they:

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When you remember information but cannot remember where you learned it,this is known as:

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