Skill Acquisition: Memory

What is the role of the Short Term Sensory Store in the memory system?

• To process long-term memories

• To hold sensory information briefly

• To enhance short-term memory

• To store information permanently.

What is the function of the Short Term Sensory Store (STSS)?

• To permanently store information

• To process information for long-term memory

• To hold information for a very short time before processing

• To delete all information immediately.

What happens to information deemed unimportant in the STSS?

• It is stored permanently

• It is lost and replaced with new information

• It is processed for long-term memory

• It is ignored but retained.

What type of relationship does Short Term Memory (STM) have with Long Term Memory (LTM)?

• One-way

• Two-way

• Three-way

• No relationship

How is Long Term Memory (LTM) described in terms of its storage capacity?

• Limited

• Temporary

• Limitless

• Variable

What does making information 'meaningful to the performer' help with?

• Short-term memory retention

• Long-term memory storage

• Quick recall

• None of the above

Which technique involves using both pain and pleasure to aid memory storage?

• Rehearsal

• Reinforcement

• Pain and Pleasure

• Chunking

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Memory Model?

• Receptor System

• Short-Term Memory

• Long-Term Memory

• Analysis

Which part of the memory system is responsible for processing information for long-term storage?

• Short Term Sensory Store

• Short Term Memory

• Long Term Memory

• Receptor System

What is the primary function of rehearsal in memory processing?

• To enhance sensory memory

• To transfer information to long-term memory

• To delete unnecessary information

• To store information permanently