AP Psychology Memory Unit Quiz

What is the function of sensory memory?

• To process long-term memories

• To hold sensory information for a very brief period of time

• To control muscle movements

• To regulate body temperature

What is memory encoding and how does it affect memory?

• Memory encoding is the process of converting information into a form that can be stored. It affects memory by determining how well the information will be remembered.

• Memory encoding is the process of organizing information in the brain. It affects memory by causing forgetfulness.

• Memory encoding is the process of converting information into sound. It affects memory by improving visual memory.

• Memory encoding is the process of deleting information from memory. It affects memory by making it easier to remember information.

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

• Short-term memory has a limited capacity and duration, while long-term memory can store information indefinitely.

• Short-term memory and long-term memory are the same.

• Short-term memory is for remembering information for a long time, while long-term memory is for remembering information for a short time.

• Short-term memory is for remembering visual information, while long-term memory is for remembering auditory information.

What is the role of rehearsal in memory?

• Rehearsal is the process of repeatedly practicing material to be remembered for long term

• Rehearsal is the process of forgetting information.

• Rehearsal is the process of deleting information from memory.

• Rehearsal is the process of creating new memories from scratch.

This part of the brain can make short-term memories into long-term memories, especially if the memory is associated with a strong emotion.

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

• Cerebellum

• Medula

Which part of the brain is responsible for storing procedural memories, like how to tie a shoe or shoot a basketball?

• hippocampus

• cerebellum

• amygdala

• cerebral cortex

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for processing emotional responses and for sexual arousal, and can trigger a different part of the brain to create a long-term memory?

• hippocampus

• amygdala

• medulla

• cerebellum

Which psychologist documented insight learning by studying chimpanzees trying to get a banana?

• Ebbinghaus

• Loftus

• Chomsky

• Kohler

Which psychologist proved that short-term memory has a limited capacity of seven plus or minus two pieces of information that can be retained?

• Miller

• Ebbinghaus

• Loftus

• Chomsky

Which psychologist studies the misinformation effect and proved that memories and eyewitness accounts are frequently unreliable?

• Chomsky

• Ebbinghaus

• Loftus

• Miller