PSY 222 CH6

Which of the following is a characteristic of declarative memory?

• Tying shoelaces

• Remembering your birthday party

• Playing the piano

• Riding a bicycle

Non-declarative memory is also known as:

• Episodic memory

• Procedural memory

• Semantic memory

• Autobiographical memory

Semantic memory typically involves:

• Specific personal events

• Emotional memories

• General knowledge and facts

• Skill-based learning

Which of the following best describes episodic memory?

• Knowledge about countries

• Remembering your first day at school

• Knowing how to swim

• Understanding algebra

Who conducted the "War of the Ghosts" study on memory distortions?

• Bartlett

• Neisser

• Loftus

• Brewer

What does Bartlett's work suggest about memory?

• Memory is always accurate

• Memory is reconstructive and influenced by culture

• Memory improves with repetition

• Memory does not degrade over time

What task did Bartlett use in his research?

• Serial reproduction

• Flashcard recall

• Delayed recognition

• Mirror tracing

What is a schema, according to Bartlett?

• An organized structure of past experiences

• A photographic memory

• A specific brain area

• A type of declarative memory

Ulric Neisser criticized memory studies for:

• Being too emotional

• Relying too much on schemas

• Lacking real-life relevance

• Ignoring childhood development

According to Bartlett's study, memories tend to:

• Become more vivid over time

• Align with cultural norms and expectations

• Stay unchanged

• Lose emotional value