Psych LC Module 23

The prolonged strengthening of potential neural firing believed to be the basis for learning and memory is called:

long term potentiation

Our tendency to recall experiences that are consistent with our current mood is referred to as _____ memory.

mood congruent

When people are depressed, they are often flooded with thoughts of failed relationships and missed chances. This experience best illustrates _____ memory.

mood congruent

Darlene is trying to remember the name of a woman sitting next to her on the bus. She knows she met her at a party and is able to imagine where the woman was sitting. Darlene is using _____ to remember the woman's name.

retrieval cues

The happier Judie feels, the more readily she recalls experiences with former teachers who were warm and generous. This BEST illustrates that emotional states can be _____.

retrieval cues

Jonny has suffered hippocampal damage from a near-fatal bus crash. He is able to remember verbal information but cannot recall visual designs and locations. He has probably suffered damage to his:

right hippocampus

Theo suffers from depression and is currently in treatment for it. His physician is using electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), which will affect his _____ memory.

short term

Eight-year-old Rebecca, 6-year-old Chris, and 2-year-old Bonnie are all thrilled to be home with their mom and dad on a snow day. Which child will be the LEAST accurate in his or her recollection of the snow day, five years from now?

Bonnie

Larry has just graduated from college and is going on his first job interview. He has learned that there are 10 other applicants for the job. Because of what he learned about the serial position effect in his psychology class, Larry asks to be either the first or the last candidate interviewed. Why?

The serial position effect predicts that either the first or the last job applicant interviewed will be remembered better than the applicants interviewed in the middle of the group.

Some patients suffering from amnesia are incapable of recalling events. Yet, they can be conditioned to blink their eyes in response to a specific sound. They have MOST likely suffered damage to the:

hippocampus

A long time ago, Leslie was stuck in an elevator for more than three hours. Though generally not claustrophobic, after two hours she felt like the elevator walls were closing in on her. Now, 10 years later, she still vividly recalls the details of the emotionally traumatic experience. What is MOST likely causing her long-lasting robust memory of this event? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button.

stress hormones increase glucose activity , which then fuels brain activity.