Memory Systems Quiz

What are the three major systems of memory?

• Sensory Memory, Short-Term Memory, Long-Term Memory

• Short-Term Memory, Long-Term Memory, Procedural Memory

• Sensory Memory, Short-Term Memory, Procedural Memory

• Sensory Memory, Working Memory, Long-Term Memory

How long does sensory memory hold representations of sensory input?

• About 1 second

• About 30 seconds

• About half a second

• About 5 seconds

What is the typical duration for information held in Short-Term Memory (STM)?

• 5 minutes

• 1 hour

• 30 seconds or less

• 1 minute

What happens to a phone number if it is dialed successfully on the first attempt?

• It is stored in sensory memory

• It is remembered for a long time

• It is transferred to long-term memory

• It is forgotten

What is the function of Long-Term Memory (LTM)?

• Retention of large amounts of information for long periods

• Retention of small amounts of information

• Retention of information for immediate recall

• Retention of sensory input for brief periods

Which memory system allows us to remember events from many years ago?

• Working Memory

• Sensory Memory

• Long-Term Memory

• Short-Term Memory

What is the primary use of Short-Term Memory?

• To hold sensory input

• To remember phone numbers temporarily

• To store long-term information

• To process complex tasks

What is the role of rehearsal in memory?

• To improve short-term recall

• To enhance sensory memory

• To transfer information to long-term memory

• To forget information

Which of the following is NOT a type of memory system mentioned?

• Short-Term Memory

• Long-Term Memory

• Episodic Memory

• Sensory Memory

What is the duration of information in Long-Term Memory?

• Only a few minutes

• Very brief periods

• Up to 30 seconds

• Long periods of time