Understanding Memory and Perception

What happens in the brain when we see a shape for the first time?

• It is considered meaningless until recognized through patterns.

• It is stored as an important memory.

• It triggers a memory of a similar shape.

• It is immediately recognized.

What are the three processors of the human brain according to the multi-store model?

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

• Visual, auditory, kinesthetic

• Cognitive processor, emotional processor, memory processor

• Input, output, storage

How does the sensory register relate to memory?

• It stores memories long-term.

• It filters and sends new information to short-term memory.

• It is not involved in the memory process.

• It directly transfers information to long-term memory.

What is the significance of rehearsal in memory?

• It has no role in memory.

• It decreases the accuracy of memories.

• It helps transfer information to long-term memory.

• It is only useful for short-term memory.

What is the primary function of the sensory register in the memory process?

• To store memories for a short duration

• To assess and filter incoming information

• To recall memories from long-term storage

• To directly transfer information to long-term memory

How many bits of information can our attention hold at once?

• About 7 bits

• Unlimited

• About 5 bits

• About 10 bits

What happens to information in short-term memory that is not transferred to long-term memory?

• It is transferred to implicit memory.

• It remains indefinitely in short-term memory.

• It is immediately forgotten.

• It is stored temporarily in the sensory register.

What is the role of sleep in memory?

• It has no effect.

• It helps in discarding unimportant memories.

• It decreases memory capacity.

• It only helps in memory recall.

What type of memory is involved in learning to walk?

• Explicit memory

• Implicit memory

• Semantic memory

• Episodic memory

What are episodic memories?

• Unconscious memories

• Personal experiences with emotional significance

• Facts and general knowledge

• Skills and habits