Module 2.3 Introduction to Memory

Remembering the specific details of your high school graduation ceremony, including who you sat next to and what the weather was like, is an example of which type of memory?

• Semantic memory

• Episodic memory

• Procedural memory

• Implicit memory

After not riding a bicycle for several years, Sarah is able to get on and ride without consciously thinking about how to balance or pedal. This ability is primarily stored in which type of memory?

• Episodic memory

• Semantic memory

• Procedural memory

• Prospective memory

What biological process strengthens the connections between neurons in the brain through repeated activation, allowing for the storage and retention of knowledge and skills over time?

• Working memory

• Long-term potentiation

• Phonological loop

• Visuospatial sketchpad

In the working memory model, which component is responsible for processing visual and spatial information, allowing you to imagine a scene in your head or mentally map out a route?

• Central executive

• Episodic buffer

• Phonological loop

• Visuospatial sketchpad

Are you paying attention to this video and taking notes?

• Yes

• No

What is the primary function of the episodic buffer in memory?

• To store information for long-term retrieval

• To combine different types of information into a meaningful piece

• To process visual sensory input

• To actively manipulate information in the moment

How long does iconic memory typically last?

• 1 to 4 seconds

• A fraction of a second

• Several minutes

• Indefinitely

Which rehearsal strategy involves repeatedly going over information to prevent forgetting?

• Elaborative rehearsal

• Semantic encoding

• Maintenance rehearsal

• Effortful processing

Which level of encoding typically leads to the strongest and longest-lasting memories?

• Structural encoding

• Phonemic encoding

• Semantic encoding

• Automatic processing