P1 Memory Application Flashcard

Front

When cashing a check at the bank, Janet was unable momentarily to remember her home phone number. This behavior is probably a __________ difficulty.

Back

retrieval

Front

When retrieving information, the amount recalled will be greater if the conditions under which retrieval is attempted is ___________ those in which encoding was done.

Back

very similar to

Front

Being in a bad mood after a hard day of work, Susan could think of nothing positive in her life. This is best explained as an example of _________.

Back

context effect

Front

Elderly Mr. Flanagan, a retired electrician, can easily remember how to wire a light switch, but he cannot remember the name of the president of the United States. Evidently, Mr. Flanagan's _______ is better than his ________ memory.

Back

implicit; explicit

Front

After suffering damage to the hippocampus, a person would probably lose the ability to store new facts.

Back

lose the ability to store new facts.

Front

Even thought Marna learned information when she was_________, she will be able to recall it better if she is __________.

Back

mad;mad

Front

Children can better remember an ancient Latin verse if the definition of each unfamiliar Latin word is carefully explained to them. This illustrates:

Back

semantic encoding

Front

Kathy performs better on foreign language vocab tests if she studies the material 15 minutes every day for 8 days than if she crams for 2 hours the night before the test. This illustrates:

Back

the spacing effect

Front

The hippocampus plays a critical role in __ memory

Back

explicit

Front

Sherry easily remembers the telephone reservation number for Holiday Inns by using the mnemonic 1-800-HOLIDAY. She is using a memory aid known as

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chunking