Chapter 7 Review Quiz

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    When given a list of words, people tend to remember the first and last few words in a recall task.  This is known as the

    • The Ebbinghaus effect
    • Serial position effect
    • The haggedorn effect
    • The inverted-U
    • None of the above
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The 'Chapter 7 Review Quiz' assesses key psychological concepts related to memory. It covers types of memory such as prospective, retrograde amnesia, and flashbulb memories, and explores theories by Freud and Miller. This quiz is essential for understanding foundational memory mechanisms and their real-world implications.

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  • 2. 

    Joe is thinking about what he is doing this weekend.  He is using

    • Semantic memory

    • Declarative memory

    • Prospective memory

    • Phonemic memory

    • Episodic memory

    Correct Answer
    A. Prospective memory
    Explanation
    Prospective memory refers to the ability to remember and perform future actions or tasks. In this scenario, Joe is thinking about what he is doing this weekend, indicating that he is using prospective memory to plan and remember his plans for the upcoming weekend.

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  • 3. 

    What happened to Henry Molaison (H.M.) that caused his memory impairment?

    • His prefrontal cortex was damaged as a result of an infection.

    • His hippocamous was removed.

    • It is not exactly known.

    • His amydgale his removed.

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. His hippocamous was removed.
    Explanation
    Henry Molaison, also known as H.M., suffered from memory impairment because his hippocampus was removed. The hippocampus is a crucial part of the brain involved in the formation and retrieval of memories. The removal of his hippocampus was a result of a surgical procedure aimed at treating his severe epilepsy. This procedure unintentionally caused H.M. to develop anterograde amnesia, which prevented him from forming new long-term memories. Despite this impairment, his procedural memory remained intact, allowing him to learn new skills and tasks without conscious recollection.

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  • 4. 

    Suppose you are told that someone has an accident and now has no idea who she or her family are.  This person has significant

    • Proactive interference

    • Retroactive interference

    • Antroactive amnesia

    • Antrograde amnesia

    • Retrograde amnesia

    Correct Answer
    A. Retrograde amnesia
    Explanation
    Retrograde amnesia refers to the loss of memory for events that occurred before the onset of amnesia. In this scenario, the person cannot remember who she or her family are after the accident, indicating a loss of memory for past events. This aligns with the definition of retrograde amnesia, making it the correct answer.

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  • 5. 

    According to Miller, how many pieces of information can we hold in the STM?

    • 20-30 items

    • 13-17 items

    • 4 to 6 items

    • 2-5 items

    • 5 to 9 items

    Correct Answer
    A. 5 to 9 items
    Explanation
    Miller's research suggests that the short-term memory (STM) has a limited capacity and can hold around 5 to 9 items. This means that individuals can typically retain and recall a small number of distinct pieces of information in their STM at any given time. It is important to note that this capacity can vary depending on the complexity and nature of the information being stored.

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  • 6. 

    At the beginning of the school year, you keep calling your social studies teacher by the name of your social studies teacher from last year.  You are experiencing

    • Antrograde amnesia

    • Retrograde amnesia

    • Retroactive interference

    • Proactive interference

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Proactive interference
    Explanation
    Proactive interference refers to when previously learned information interferes with the recall of newly learned information. In this scenario, the individual is calling their current social studies teacher by the name of their teacher from last year. This suggests that the information from the previous year is interfering with the recall of the current teacher's name, indicating proactive interference.

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  • 7. 

    According to Freud, we do not remember our own birth because

    • Our birth was simply a long time ago that decay simply occured.

    • Our senses are not fully developed, thus we cannot put sensory into the STM and ultimately into the LTM.

    • So much sesory input was present that a lot of interference made it impossible to encode effectively.

    • Our birth was a very traumatic experience, so we repressed it out of our conscious awareness.

    • Our amygdala is underdeveloped at birth.

    Correct Answer
    A. Our birth was a very traumatic experience, so we repressed it out of our conscious awareness.
    Explanation
    According to Freud, we do not remember our own birth because our birth was a very traumatic experience, so we repressed it out of our conscious awareness. Freud believed that traumatic experiences, especially those occurring during early childhood, can be repressed by the unconscious mind as a defense mechanism to protect the individual from emotional pain. This repression prevents the memory from entering our conscious awareness, making it inaccessible to our conscious recall.

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  • 8. 

    When you come up with an idea that you believe to be your own but really was something you heard from somewhere else, you have

    • Antrograde amnesia

    • Cryptomnesia

    • Reality monitoring error

    • Encoding specificity error

    • Semantic error

    Correct Answer
    A. Cryptomnesia
    Explanation
    Cryptomnesia refers to the phenomenon where a person mistakenly believes that an idea or thought is original to them, when in reality it was previously encountered or heard from someone else. It is a memory bias where the source of the information is forgotten or not consciously recognized. In this scenario, the individual believes that the idea they came up with is their own, but it is actually something they heard from somewhere else, indicating cryptomnesia.

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  • 9. 

    The _________________ is most responsible for implicit memories, such as procedural and classically conditioned memories.

    • Limbic system

    • Thalumus

    • Hippocampus

    • Amygdala

    • Cerebellum

    Correct Answer
    A. Cerebellum
    Explanation
    The cerebellum is responsible for implicit memories, such as procedural and classically conditioned memories. It plays a crucial role in motor coordination and learning of motor skills. While the hippocampus is involved in explicit memory formation, the cerebellum is specifically associated with the acquisition and retention of implicit memories. This includes skills like riding a bike or playing an instrument, which are learned through repetition and practice. The other options, such as the limbic system, thalamus, and amygdala, are more closely related to emotional processing and explicit memory formation.

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  • 10. 

    Most people in their fifties can remember where they were when John F. Kennedy was assassinated.  This type of memory is known as a _______________ memory.

    • Flashbulb

    • Retrospective

    • Prospective

    • Semantic

    • Historic

    Correct Answer
    A. Flashbulb
    Explanation
    Flashbulb memory refers to a vivid and detailed recollection of a significant and emotionally charged event. It is characterized by the belief that the memory is accurate and highly detailed, although research has shown that flashbulb memories can be subject to distortion and inaccuracies over time. The assassination of John F. Kennedy is a prime example of an event that many people in their fifties can recall with great clarity, making flashbulb memory the correct answer.

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