Memory and Sensory Processing Quiz

Myra is conducting an experiment to understand how different types of visual masking affect perception. She presents a clear image to one eye while using a distracting pattern to mask the image in the other eye. What is the main difference between pattern masking and the type of mask that operates when the target is presented to one eye and the mask to the other?

• A. Pattern masking is sensitive to brightness, while the other type is not.

• B. Pattern masking occurs before information from both eyes is combined, while the other type occurs after.

• C. Pattern masking uses only auditory stimuli, while the other type uses visual stimuli.

• D. Pattern masking is more effective with clear images, while the other type is not.

Siya is walking through a bustling market filled with vibrant colors and various stalls. As she glances around, she quickly takes in the sights and sounds. What is the probable indirect function of iconic memory in this scenario?

• A. To help psychologists keep busy.

• B. To allow us to build a coherent representation of the visual world.

• C. To improve auditory memory.

• D. To increase the brightness of visual stimuli.

Sneha is conducting an experiment on memory recall and is particularly interested in the auditory recency effect. She finds that this effect is significant in her studies. Why is the auditory recency effect considered significant in memory studies, according to the text?

• A. Because it is only present in visual memory tasks.

• B. Because it is large and robust, regardless of interpretation.

• C. Because it is only found in children.

• D. Because it is not affected by suffixes.

Aarav is preparing for a big presentation at work. He needs to remember various key points and details while he is speaking. What is the main function of working memory in this scenario?

• To store information for long periods.

• To underpin our capacity to “keep things in mind” when performing complex tasks.

• To retrieve information through performance.

• To recall personal events.

During a study session, Myra is trying to understand how different models explain the role of short-term memory (STM) in cognitive processes. She comes across various theories and is particularly interested in how they connect research on psychology and neuropsychology to practical applications in everyday thinking. Which model is mentioned as a means of linking research on the psychology and neuropsychology of short-term memory (STM) to its functional role in cognition?

• The multicomponent model proposed by Baddeley and Hitch in 1974.

• The modal model of memory.

• The levels of processing model.

• The dual coding theory.

Rohan is studying for his final exams and wants to remember the information he learned throughout the year. What is the primary focus of long-term memory as described in the text?

• The storage of information over long periods of time.

• The temporary storage of small amounts of material.

• The manipulation of information for complex tasks.

• The retrieval of information through performance.

Sneha is preparing for a big exam and is using a short-term memory storage system to memorize key concepts. She wonders why it is important to consider her long-term memory when evaluating her short-term memory strategies.

• Because performance from long-term memory may contribute to short-term memory tasks.

• Because short-term memory is always verbal.

• Because long-term memory is not involved in reasoning.

• Because short-term memory does not use rehearsal.

Shaan is studying for his psychology exam and comes across a concept that discusses different types of memory. He learns about long-term memory and its components. Which of the following is a component of long-term memory according to Squire (1992)?

• Short-term memory

• Explicit (Declarative) memory

• Working memory

• Sensory memory

Asher is reminiscing about his childhood birthday party where he received a special gift and played games with his friends. Which of the following best describes the type of memory Asher is using to recall this event?

• The ability to ride a bicycle

• The knowledge of how to behave in a supermarket

• The capacity to remember specific events

• The process of learning a new language

Aarav is learning to ride a bicycle. He practices every day, and even though he doesn't consciously remember every detail of how to balance or pedal, he finds that he can ride without thinking about it. According to the text, which type of memory is reflected in performance rather than overt remembering?

• Explicit memory

• Semantic memory

• Implicit memory

• Episodic memory