Cognitive Psychology Exam 2

The primacy effect (from the serial position curve experiment) is associated with: A. LTM B. STM C. sensory memory D. none of the above

A. LTM

Given the model of working memory, it is EASIER to perform two tasks at the same time if: A. one is handled by the sketch pad and one is nailed by the phonological loop B. both are handles by the sketch pad C. both are handled by the phonological loop D. both b and c are correct

A. one is handled by the sketch pad and one is nailed by the phonological loop

Neuropsychological studies and research on monkeys indicate that damage to the area of the brain known as the __________ can disrupt behaviors that depend on working memory: A. prefrontal cortex B. amygdala C. hippocampus D. occipital lobe

A. prefrontal cortex

information remains in sensory memory for: A. seconds or a fraction of a second B. 15-30 seconds C. 1-3 minutes D. 5-7 minutes

A. seconds or a fraction of a second

Short-term memory span of 7 plus or minus 2 refers to: A. the number of chunks that can be held in memory B. the number of digits that can be held in memory C. the length of time to transfer information into long-term memory D. the length of time information can be held in memory

A. the number of chunks that can be held in memory

The term _______ refers to a limited capacity store that not only retains information over the short term (maintenance) but also permits the performance of mental operations with the contents of this store (manipulation) A. working memory B. short-term memory C. sensory memory D. long-term memory

A. working memory

The recency effect occurs when participants are asked to recall a list of words. One way to get rid of the recency effect is to: A. present the list more slowly B. have participants count backwards for 30 seconds after hearing the last word of the list C. Have participants hear the words rather than see them on the screen D. None of the above

B. have participants count backwards for 30 seconds after hearing the last word of the list

According to the Atkinson-Shiffrin multi store model of memory, the _______ store refers to the memory store characterized as having the greatest capacity for storing information and the longest duration for memory storage: A. lasting B. long term C. short term D. secondary

B. long term

This model of memory consists of the following main elements: central executive, phonological loop, visuospatial sketchpad, and the episodic buffer. This model is known as: A. primary memory and secondary memory B. working memory C. the levels-of-processing framework D. the three-store model

B. working memory

As tested by a psychologist, the capacity of Jerry's short-term store appears to be 11 items. Jerry's short-term memory capacity is ____. A. below average B. average C. above average D. much below

C. above average

Clive wearing. the ex-choral director, experienced what memory problem? A. poor short-term memory B. defective working memory C. inability to for new-long term memories D. both a and b are correct

C. inability to for new-long term memories

Which of the following best describes the flow of information in the Atkinson and Shiffrin modal model of memory? A. short-term memory storage - long term memory storage - sensory memory B. short term memory storage - sensory memory - long term storage C. sensory memory - short term memory - long term memory storage D. Sensory memory - long term storage - short term storage

C. sensory memory - short term memory - long term memory storage

In the serial position curve experiment the memory is best fir the: A. first five words in the list B. middle five words in the list C. last five words in the list D. first five and the last five words of the list

D. first five and the last five words of the list