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Many psychologists think of human memory as a type of information processing system that has ________ basic processes that are called ________.
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Introduction to Psychology class. Answers for finals. (Memory)

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Many psychologists think of human memory as a type of information processing system that has ________ basic processes that are called ________. three; sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory
What is the order of processing in memory? Encoding, storage, retrieval
Memory encoding that is based on meaning is called: semantic encoding.
In memory encoding, mental picture is to ________ as meaning is to ________. visual; semantic
The best memory usually results from which type of encoding? Semantic
A retrieval cue is: a stimulus associated with original learning that helps jog one’s memory.
A memory storage system that contains memory of impressions for a very brief time (a few seconds or less) is called: sensory memory.
Iconic memory is a type of: visual sensory memory.
Echoic memory differs from iconic memory in that: it lasts a few seconds longer.
The memory system that allows one to hold and mull over information in one's mind for brief periods of time is called: working memory.
When school kids say the Pledge of Allegiance, they break its one long sentence into twelve unvarying parts to make it easier to remember. This demonstrates which of the following? Chunking
Sleep is important for which memory process? Consolidation of short-term memories into long-term memories
Compared to short-term memory, long-term memory relies: more on semantic coding and less on acoustic coding
Maintenance rehearsal involves practice based on ________, whereas elaborative rehearsal involves practice based on ________ repetition; rehearsing meaningful associations
In contrast to maintenance rehearsal, elaborative rehearsal involves: focusing on the meaning of the material
Procedural memory is to ________ as declarative memory is to ________ knowing how; knowing that
Flashbulb memories are __________ other long-term memories more vivid and about as accurate as
Proactive interference occurs when: older memories interfere with newer memories
While Althea was filling out a job application, memory of her current address prevented her from accurately remembering her previous address. This is an example of: retroactive interference
In memory processes, the primacy effect refers to: superior memory for items at the beginning of a list
Why do students generally perform better on multiple-choice tests than on essay tests? Multiple-choice tests provide more retrieval cues
Retrograde amnesia is: the loss of memory of past events
In anterograde amnesia: there is an inability to form new long-term memories
________ are memory circuits in the brain that consist of complicated networks of nerve cells Neuronal networks
Regarding ideas about where memories are stored, the current belief is that: memories are stored in neuronal networks rather than individual cells
The conversion of short-term memory into long-term declarative memory most likely involves the: hippocampus
Which brain structure plays an important role in encoding fear and anger? Amygdala
The strengthening of synaptic connections by repeated electrical stimulation is known as: long-term potentiation.
A device for improving memory is a(n): mnemonic
In her yoga teacher training, Reissa uses “Roy G. Biv” to memorize the colors associated with the seven chakras. Which memory technique is Reissa utilizing? Acronym
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