Memory and Cognitive Processes Quiz

Rohan is reminiscing about his last birthday party, where he had a great time with friends and family. Which type of memory is he using to recall these personal experiences and specific events?

• Semantic Memory

• Procedural Memory

• Episodic Memory

• Sensory Memory

During a biology class, Ava learned about the process of generating new neurons in the brain. What is this process called?

• Neurogenesis

• Synaptogenesis

• Neuroplasticity

• Neurotransmission

During a group study session, Sophia is trying to solve a math problem and needs to remember the numbers and operations temporarily while she works through the solution. Which memory system is she using?

• Long-Term Memory

• Working Memory

• Sensory Memory

• Procedural Memory

Abigail needs to remember to call her friend tomorrow. What is the term for this ability to remember to perform actions in the future?

• Prospective Memory

• Retrospective Memory

• Implicit Memory

• Explicit Memory

Abigail is studying for her psychology exam and wants to ensure she remembers the material well. Which type of processing should she use to involve deep, meaningful analysis of information?

• Shallow Processing

• Semantic Processing

• Phonemic Processing

• Structural Processing

Charlotte is in a busy market, and she briefly notices the vibrant colors of the stalls and the sounds of people chatting. What is the term for this initial stage of memory where sensory information is stored briefly?

• Long-Term Memory

• Working Memory

• Sensory Memory

• Procedural Memory

Emma is trying to remember a phone number she just heard. Which component of the working memory model is responsible for processing this verbal and auditory information?

• Visuospatial Sketchpad

• Phonological Loop

• Central Executive

• Episodic Buffer

Hannah is trying to remember the details of her last vacation. What is the process of maintaining this information over time called?

• Encoding

• Retrieval

• Storing

• Processing

Ava has been playing the piano for years and can play her favorite song without even thinking about it. Which type of memory is she using?

• Explicit Memory

• Procedural Memory

• Episodic Memory

• Semantic Memory

Ava is trying to remember the name of a book she read last month. What is the term for the process of getting this information out of her memory storage?

• Encoding

• Retrieval

• Storing

• Processing