Psychology Unit 5 Final Exam

What are the three main types of memory?

• Working memory, procedural memory, and declarative memory

• Sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory

• Visual memory, auditory memory, and olfactory memory

• Immediate memory, recent memory, and remote memory

Which part of the brain is responsible for the formation of new memories?

• Hippocampus

• Frontal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Cerebellum

What is the difference between short-term and long-term memory?

• Short-term memory is temporary and can hold a small amount of information for a short period of time, while long-term memory can store a large amount of information for a longer period of time.

• Short-term memory can store information for a longer period of time than long-term memory

• Short-term memory can store more information than long-term memory

• Long-term memory is temporary and can hold a small amount of information for a short period of time

Explain the concept of working memory.

• Working memory is not related to cognitive functions

• Working memory is only used for simple tasks

• Working memory is a cognitive system that temporarily holds and manipulates information for complex tasks such as learning, reasoning, and comprehension.

• Working memory is a type of long-term memory

What are the key components of the neurobiology of memory?

• Types of clouds, weather patterns, and atmospheric pressure

• Brain structures, synaptic plasticity, neurotransmitters, and gene expression

• Animal behavior, habitat, and food chain

• Chemical reactions, atomic structure, and periodic table

What are the major theories of intelligence?

• psychometric approach, cognitive approach, multiple intelligences theory

• Emotional intelligence theory

• Physical intelligence theory

• Social intelligence theory

How does language development occur in children?

• Through exposure to language, interaction with caregivers, and cognitive development.

• By watching television and playing video games

• By avoiding interaction with caregivers and exposure to language

• Through physical exercise and outdoor activities

What are the critical periods for language acquisition?

• Early childhood years, typically before the age of 7

• Between the ages of 20-30

• In old age

• During adolescence

Explain the concept of problem-solving strategies.

• Problem-solving strategies are the recipes for cooking delicious meals.

• Problem-solving strategies are the techniques for winning a game of chess.

• Problem-solving strategies are the tools used to fix broken machines.

• Problem-solving strategies are the methods or approaches used to find solutions to problems or challenges.

What are the different types of problem-solving heuristics?

• Ignoring the problem

• Guessing and checking

• Trial and error, means-end analysis, working backwards, using analogies

• Asking for help from others