Cognitive Models of Memory

How many components does the Multi-store model of memory contain?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What action is necessary to transfer information from the short-term memory to the long-term memory?

• Attention

• Rehearsal

• Retrieval

• Chunking

Which of the following components is the odd one out?

• Central Executive

• Sensory Store

• Phonological Loop

• Episodic Buffer

Which definition best describes the term 'Schema'?

• A process of memory involving the transfer of information to internal mental structures.

• A reflection of an object or an event in the mind.

• A sequence of actions or events.

• A mental representation that influences our knowledge, beliefs and expectations.

The AIM of this key study by ________________, was to see how short-term and long-term memory influences the primary and recency effects.

• Sparrow et al (2011)

• Glanzer and Cunitz (1966)

• Landry & Bartling (2011)

• Bartlett (1932)

In Loftus and Palmer's (1974) study, which verb provided the highest estimate of speed?

• Collided

• Bumped

• Crashed

• Hit

The AIM of this key study by ___________, is to see if false memories of an event that never happened could be implanted using misinformation.

• Loftus and Pickrell (1995)

• Loftus & Palmer (1974)

• Brewer & Treyens (1981)

• Bartlett (1932)

This model attempts to describe two distinct types of processing information and how they can influence decision making.

• Dual Process Model

• Working Memory Model

• Multi-store Model

The AIM of this key study was to investigate whether the use of leading questions can create false memories.

• Loftus & Palmer (1991)

• Loftus & Pickrell (1995)

• Baddeley & Hitch (1974)

• Brewer & Treyens (1981)

What is the primary function of the Central Executive in the Working Memory Model?

• To store visual and spatial information

• To coordinate the activities of the subsystems

• To process auditory information

• To transfer information to long-term memory