Final: Memory

Question 1

why is memory important

Answer 1

skills, life-shaping experiences. allows us to learn

Question 2

types of memory

Answer 2

short term(working) and long-term
further divided

Question 3

Working memory/ short memory

Answer 3

• the central executive is the prefrontal cortex
• 3-5 chunks of information
• holds small amount of info

Question 4

long term memory is divided into

Answer 4

• declarative memory
• non-declarative memory

Question 5

declarative memory

Answer 5

• memory for facts and events
• memory for conscious info

Question 6

non- declarative memory

Answer 6

• memory for unconscious info

Question 7

declarative memory is divide into

Answer 7

• episodic
• semantic

Question 8

semantic memory

Answer 8

memory for facts

Question 9

episodic memory

Answer 9

memory for events

Question 10

consolidation

Answer 10

brain forms a permanent physical representation of a memory
- hippocampus assists

Question 11

when does consolidation occur

Answer 11

• long-term potentiation
• few hours before and after learning

Question 12

what is retrieval

Answer 12

accessing stored memories
- glutamate required for consolidation and retrieval
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Question 13

what is long-term consolidation

Answer 13

synapse become stronger over time

Question 14

although H.M. had severe amnesia, he was able to ______

Answer 14

complete the tower of Hanoi task flawlessly

Question 15

the purpose of LTD is suggested to _______

Question 16

to activate an NMDA receptor, _______ must first be dislodged.

Answer 16

magnesium

Question 17

London cab drivers had ______ of the hippocampus region, known for being involved in human memory.

Question 18

consolidation of memory refers to ________