Quiz 3 Flashcards
(23 cards)
According to research, memory is:
The probability that certain patterns of brain activity will occur again in the future
b. A process of encoding and decoding
c. A process that takes place in stages
Mnemonic devices rely only on _____.
rote memorization
A ________ is a preformatted chart that prompts you to visualize relationships among facts and ideas.
graphic organizer
The area of your brain that lights up with extra neural activity each time you feel a strong emotion is called the _____.
amygdala
What is a sign of encoding mastery?
Making choices about what to remember
What is the first stage of the memory process?
Pay attention to sense experiences
How can you utilize technology to aid in memory?
Name digital documents with specific key words
b. Use outlining features on word processing software
c. Utilize a note-taking app
Samuel Johnson stated that the “art of true memory is the art of _____.”
attention
A student suddenly remembers they have an assignment due the next day that they haven’t started on. They move a ring from their right hand to their left as a reminder. What memory technique are they using?
Setting a “trap”
In chemistry, a common example of organizing by _____ is the periodic table of chemical elements.
category
When you are reading a new chapter and being selective about what you highlight and underline, what is an area to AVOID notations?
Image captions
A student who is so engrossed in a lecture that they opt for not taking notes is making which type of error?
Encoding
Which of the following is a strategy for decoding information?
Recreate the original context
Remembering is a process in which you _____ information, or reactivate neurons that were wired together in the past.
decode
When you create a Venn diagram to compare or contrast two things, which memory technique are you using?
Creating pictures
Which of the following is NOT a way to encode memories by thinking?
Relating the material to a personal goal
When should you conduct a short review of class notes to move the material from short-term memory into long-term memory?
Within minutes of a class or study session
Which memorization technique is usually used with phone numbers, Social Security numbers, and credit card numbers?
Chunking
Which of the following is NOT an example of an acronym?
e.g.
A politician is practicing an important speech they need to give by first visualizing themselves walking through the door of their house and seeing a large porpoise jumping through a hoop. This is meant to remind the politician to begin by telling the audience the purpose of their speech. What type of mnemonic device did the politician employ?
The loci system
Which mnemonic device technique employs key words that are paired with numbers?
The peg system
A homeowner looking up the phone number of a local plumber to fix a leaking pipe is an example of using long-term memory.
False
Mnemonic devices are memory techniques based on unusual logical associations rather than unusual associations.
False
