IB Psychology Cognitive Approach

How many components does the Multi-store model of memory contain?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What action is necessary to transfer information from the short-term memory to the long-term memory?

• Attention

• Rehearsal

• Retrieval

• Chunking

Which of the following points is NOT a valid criticism of the multi-store model?

• It isn't supported by any scientific evidence.

• It wrongly emphasizes structure over process.

• It argues that memory works in a linear direction.

• It over emphasizes the importance of rehearsal.

Which of the following components is the odd one out?

• Central Executive

• Sensory Store

• Phonological Loop

• Episodic Buffer

Baddeley, Thompson and Buchannan (1975) demonstrated which effect to support the working memory model?

• Word Length Effect

• Primacy Effect

• Recency Effect

• Phonological Similarity Effect

Which definition best describes the term 'Schema'?

• A process of memory involving the transfer of information to internal mental structures.

• A reflection of an object or an event in the mind.

• A sequence of actions or events.

• A mental representation that influences our knowledge, beliefs and expectations.

In the Bransford and Johnson (1972) schema study, which condition had the highest number of ideas correctly recalled?

• No context

• Context before

• Context after

• Partial context

Which of the following statements best describes Albert Bandura’s concept of self-efficacy?

• I am the best at everything

• I can do whatever I set my mind to do

• My future is bright

• I am my own boss

Which of the following statements does not belong to System 2 of the Dual Process Model of thinking and decision making?

• Abstract

• Conscious reasoning

• Slow and requiring effort

• Not logic based and prone to error

Which of the following statements is a genuine strength of the dual process model of thinking and decision making?

• There is biological evidence

• It provides a holistic explanation

• It provides a very clear explanation

• It has very low levels of culture bias