Memory Research Quiz

What model of memory was the researcher investigating?

• Multi-store model

• Single-store model

• Dual-store model

• Continuous model

How were the sequences of numbers presented to the participants?

• Written on a board

• Read out loud

• Shown on a screen

• Given on paper

What did the participants have to do immediately after the presentation of the sequences?

• Write down the numbers

• Repeat the numbers aloud

• Memorize the numbers silently

• Type the numbers on a computer

What was the length of the first sequence of numbers?

• Two numbers

• Three numbers

• Four numbers

• Five numbers

How was the length of the sequence changed in subsequent tests?

• By adding another number

• By removing a number

• By repeating the same sequence

• By changing the order of numbers

The following are all concepts relating to memory:

• Duration

• Capacity

• Encoding

• Retrieval

Describe one way in which psychologists have investigated the duration of short-term memory. In your answer, you should include details of stimulus materials used, what participants were asked to do and how duration was measured.

• Using nonsense syllables and measuring recall after intervals

• Using word lists and measuring recall after intervals

• Using images and measuring recognition after intervals

• Using numbers and measuring recall after intervals

A, B, and C relate to memory. Write the appropriate letter in the box below. The first one has been done for you.

• Encoding: B, Duration: C

• Encoding: C, Duration: B

• Encoding: A, Duration: B

• Encoding: B, Duration: A

Complete the following statement about long-term memory. Shade one box only. Information not available for conscious inspection refers to:

• Episodic memory

• Procedural memory

• Semantic memory

• Short-term memory

Complete the following statement about long-term memory. Shade one box only. Information stored with reference to time and place refers to:

• Episodic memory

• Procedural memory

• Semantic memory