Retrieval 1 Quiz

What is the main function of the amygdala?

• Thinking

• Memory and recall

• Danger and emotions

• Movement

Which part of the brain is responsible for thinking?

• Amygdala

• Cortex

• Thalamus

• Hippocampus

Where does information go after it is encoded?

• Long-term memory

• Working memory

• Forgotten

• Short-term memory

What is the role of working memory in the learning process?

• To store information permanently

• To process and hold information temporarily

• To forget information

• To retrieve information

What does WM stand for in the context of the learning material?

• Working Memory

• World Map

• Water Molecule

• Weather Monitor

Who is affected by working memory?

• Only children

• Only adults

• All ages

• Only teachers

What percentage of students have poor working memory?

• One in ten

• One in five

• One in twenty

• One in fifty

What is a common misconception about a student who is not investing effort in class?

• The student is lazy.

• The student is tired.

• The student is hungry.

• The student is sick.

How does poor working memory affect a student's ability to "Contribute" in class?

• They remember everything they want to say

• They quickly forget what they wanted to say

• They become more confident

• They answer questions faster

What is one characteristic of people with high working memory capacity?

• They are good at storytelling.

• They struggle with problem-solving.

• They have weak written communication.

• They perform poorly on tests.