Information Processing Theory Quiz

What does the information processing theory compare the human brain to?

• A television

• A smartphone

• A computer

• A calculator

How many stages are there in the information processing theory?

• Five

• Three

• Two

• Four

What is the first stage of information processing?

• Storing

• Attending

• Retrieving

• Encoding

What is the role of the sensory register?

• To retrieve information

• To process information

• To hold information for very short periods

• To store information for long periods

According to Miller, how many bits of information can short-term memory hold?

• Three to five

• Five to nine

• Ten to twelve

• One to two

What is rehearsal in the context of short-term memory?

• A way to retrieve information

• A technique to improve retention

• A method to discard information

• A process of encoding

What is the largest part of our memory system?

• Sensory memory

• Short-term memory

• Working memory

• Long-term memory

Which of the following is NOT a type of memory strategy?

• Random Learning

• Free-recall Learning

• Serial Learning

• Paired-Associate Learning

What is the difference between rote learning and meaningful learning?

• Meaningful learning involves linking new information to prior knowledge

• Rote learning is faster

• Meaningful learning is only for adults

• Rote learning is more effective

What does metacognition refer to?

• Learning through repetition

• Memorizing facts

• Awareness of one's own cognitive processes

• Thinking about others' thoughts