Test on Memory & Forgetting

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Memory retrieval in which a person identifies an object, idea, or situation as one he or she has or has not experienced before

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recognition

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Knowledge of language, including its rules, words, and meanings, is called

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semantic memory.

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When a person subconsciously blocks memories of a frightening experience, this kind of forgetting is called

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repression.

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Which brain part is responsible for facilitating explicit memories? Options: brain stem, cerebellum, amygdala, hippocampus

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hippocampus

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A clear memory of an emotionally significant moment or event.

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flashbulb memory

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Information can be held in this storage bank for around 30 seconds without rehearsal.

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short-term memory

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A memory from our own personal life is a

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Episodic Memory

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What is it called when new information impairs the retention of previously learned information?

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Retroactive Interference

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Disruptive effect of prior learning on the recall of new information (Forward Acting)

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Proactive Interactive

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Flashbulb memories are clear memories of an emotionally significant event.

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True