Memory Test

Which option below is a representation of episodic memory?

• a. the pain experienced from a fractured leg

• b. the ability to ride a bicycle

• c. memorizing the sequence of weekdays

• d. the skill of playing the piano

What is the duration of information storage in short-term memory?

• a. less than a second

• b. approximately 10 seconds

• c. four minutes

• d. fifteen minutes

Which of the following is not considered a phase of memory?

• a. retrieval

• b. storage

• c. chunking

• d. Forgetting/Losing

Memories that are dependent on context...

• a. are composed of positive events.

• b. happen when an individual is at a specific place.

• c. happen when an individual is in a specific mood.

• d. are memories that are just out of reach.

What technique can assist you in remembering large chunks of information more easily?

• a. Creating a note pad

• b. Performing maintenance rehearsal

• c. Developing a semantic memory

• d. Building a memory palace

What does state-dependent memories refer to?

• a. They are composed of positive events.

• b. They happen when an individual is at a specific place.

• c. They happen when an individual is in a specific mood or mindset.

• d. They are memories that are just out of reach.

Which type of memory is being used when you're trying to recall the vocabulary words from this chapter?

• a. Episodic

• b. Semantic

• c. Implicit

• d. Working

What type of memory loss could potentially occur after a car accident?

• a. Retrograde amnesia

• b. Anterograde Amnesia

• c. Decay

• d. Both A and B

What does the acronym ROYGBIV represent?

• a. Memory Chunking

• b. Memory Encoding

• c. Memory Decay

• d. Memory Recall

Based on the chart displayed, at what point is the most significant decrease in retention observed?

• a. within the initial 20 minutes

• b. from 20 minutes to 1 hour

• c. from 1 hour to 9 hours

• d. from 15 to 20 days