REMEMBERING AND FORGETTING

Memory is thought to be made up of ______________ stages.

• a. One

• b. Two

• c. Three

• d. Four

Approximately how long does it usually take for visual information in the sensory register to fade?

• a. about a second

• b. from several seconds to a minute

• c. several minutes

• d. generally an hour or more

In the memory model, in order for information that has just been sensed to enter short-term memory, it must first be

• a. attended to

• b. stored

• c. extensively processed

• d. retrieved

Under ordinary conditions, short-term memory seems to be able to hold ______________items at a time.

• a. about 2

• b. about 7

• c. about 17

• d. about 100

Which of the following items is most likely to act as a single “chunk” of information in STM?

• a. 843348

• b. CKNUH

• c. I like you

• d. Mohan, river, bag

Radha and Nishi are studying together for a test. Radha’s strategy is to read her book over and over. Nishi tries to link what she reads to other concepts she knows. What will be the likely result?

• a. Radha will remember more

• b. What Radha learns will stay with her for a longer period of time.

• c. Nishi will become confused

• d. Nishi will remember better

When you are reading a textbook, which technique will facilitate recall of contents of a lesson.

• a. asking yourself questions about the materials you read

• b. having other people ask you questions

• c. using your powers of concentration to focus on each word individually before moving on to the next.

• d. Remaining relaxed and trying not to get too involved with the material.