U5.1-5.5 Quizziz

What is the process of retaining encoded information over time?

• Encoding

• Storage

• Retrieval

• Parallel processing

Answer explanation

The process of retaining encoded information over time is called storage. It involves storing information in memory for later retrieval.

What is the process of getting information out of memory storage?

• Storage

• Encoding

• Retrieval

• Parallel processing

Answer explanation

Retrieval is the process of getting information out of memory storage.

What is the brain's natural mode of information processing for many functions, including vision?

• Storage

• Parallel processing

• Encoding

• Retrieval

Answer explanation

The brain's natural mode of information processing for many functions, including vision, is parallel processing.

What is the immediate, very brief recording of sensory information in the memory system?

• Short term memory

• Sensory memory

• Long term memory

• Working memory

Answer explanation

Sensory memory is the immediate, very brief recording of sensory information in the memory system.

What is the persistence of learning over time through the storage and retrieval of information?

• Working memory

• Sensory memory

• Memory

• Long term memory

Answer explanation

Memory is the persistence of learning over time through the storage and retrieval of information. It is a long term memory that allows us to retain and recall knowledge.

What is the relatively permanent and limitless storehouse of the memory system?

• Long term memory

• Sensory memory

• Memory

• Working memory

Answer explanation

Long term memory is the relatively permanent and limitless storehouse of the memory system.

What is a new understanding of short-term memory that focuses on conscious, ACTIVE processing of incoming auditory and visual-spatial information?

• Automatic processing

• Working memory

• Effortful processing

• Explicit memory

Answer explanation

Working memory is a new understanding of short-term memory that involves conscious, active processing of auditory and visual-spatial information.

What is memory of facts and experiences that one can consciously know and 'declare'?

• Working memory

• Automatic processing

• Effortful processing

• Explicit memory

Answer explanation

Explicit memory is the conscious memory of facts and experiences that can be 'declared'. It is the correct choice.

What is encoding that requires attention and conscious effort?

• Automatic processing

• Working memory

• Effortful processing

• Explicit memory

Answer explanation

Effortful processing is the encoding that requires attention and conscious effort. It involves actively focusing on and processing information, making it more likely to be remembered.

What is the unconscious encoding of incidental information, such as space, time, and frequency?

• Explicit memory

• Effortful processing

• Automatic processing

• Working memory

Answer explanation

Automatic processing is the unconscious encoding of incidental information, such as space, time, and frequency. It occurs effortlessly and without conscious awareness.