Psycho Education: The Memory

What is the primary function of sensory memory?

• To store information permanently

• To briefly retain sensory information

• To organize information by meaning

• To focus on information during a given moment

How long does sensory memory typically last?

• Several minutes

• A few seconds

• Several hours

• A few days

What is another name for working memory?

• Long-term memory

• Sensory memory

• Short-term memory

• Implicit memory

What is the typical capacity of working memory without practice?

• About two to four pieces of information

• About five to nine pieces of information

• About ten to fifteen pieces of information

• Unlimited

Which type of memory is described as the permanent store of knowledge?

• Sensory memory

• Working memory

• Long-term memory

• Short-term memory

What is explicit memory?

• Skills and procedures

• Facts and experiences that can be recalled

• Brief retention of sensory information

• Information focused on during a given moment

What is the purpose of retrieval practice?

• To cram information into one session

• To spread out information over time

• To get information into the long-term memory

• To organize information by meaning

What does spacing or distribution practice involve?

• Cramming information into one session

• Spreading out information over time

• Briefly retaining sensory information

• Focusing on information during a given moment

What is a schema in the context of memory?

• A mental framework that organizes information

• A brief retention of sensory information

• A skill or procedure

• A retrieval cue

What does cognitive load theory refer to?

• The permanent store of knowledge

• The amount of mental resources required to perform a task

• The brief retention of sensory information

• The process of relating new information to prior knowledge