Memory Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following is a example of relatively deep memory processing?

Answer 1

Building a dollhouse for your little cousin

Question 2

The material that you learn and retain from taking an AP psychology course is representative of which type of long-term memory?

Answer 2

semantic

Question 3

Damage to the ____________ can result in anterograde amnesia.

Answer 3

Hippocampus

Question 4

Tackling multiple choice questions primarily on the memory process called

Answer 4

recognizing

Question 5

The function of sensory memory is most succinctly described as the __________ of new information.

Answer 5

registering

Question 6

Information tat can be recalled without apparent conscious effort is classified as:

Answer 6

implicit memory

Question 7

The neural basis for learning and remembering associations involves the strengthening of potential neural firing and is called

Answer 7

long-term potentiation

Question 8

Even though you are ecstatic over your new job, for the first month or so you answer your phone with the name of your former employer’s firm. This is an example of

Answer 8

proactive interference

Question 9

A factor that results in the decay of long-term memory is

Answer 9

lack of use

Question 10

You misplaced as item when you were upset about breaking up with your significant other. You don’t remember where you put it until you are again upset with your friend who blames you for the break up. This is an example of

Answer 10

mood-congruent memory