B6-U2 Reading Test

What might happen when you try to get someone's attention to share something funny?

• You will remember everything you wanted to say.
• You might forget what you wanted to say.
• You will always get their attention immediately.
• You will remember it better than before.

What does the statement 'You might have a memory problem, but it's just how your brain works' imply about memory issues?

• Memory problems are often normal brain function.
• Memory issues are a sign of aging.
• Everyone has memory issues at some point.
• Memory problems are always serious.

How many items can working memory typically hold at one time?

• 10 to 15 items
• 20 to 25 items
• 5 to 9 items
• 1 to 3 items

How long can working memory typically hold information?

• About 20 seconds
• About 5 minutes
• About 1 day
• About 1 hour

Which strategy is effective for improving memory retention?

• Ignoring the information
• Listening to music while studying
• Reviewing the information
• Writing it down once

What happens to information in working memory after a short time?

• It becomes irrelevant
• It is transferred to long-term memory
• It is either forgotten or saved for later use
• It is always remembered

What is one effective method to improve memory retention?

• Reviewing the information regularly
• Listening to music while studying
• Ignoring the information
• Only studying once

Why is repetition important for memory retention?

• It makes the information boring
• It helps to reinforce the information
• It has no effect on memory
• It only works for short-term memory

What is a key benefit of grouping information when trying to remember it?

• It has no effect on memory.
• It allows you to remember more items at once.
• It reduces the number of items to remember.
• It makes the information more complicated.

How does grouping information help with memory?

• It makes the information longer
• It has no effect on memory
• It reduces the number of items to remember
• It confuses the brain