ACA Chapter 8

According to researchers, our working memory can typically recall how many pieces of information at a time?

7, plus or minus 2

The benefit of the Loci mnemonic system is that it:

All of the given answers

Your sensory memory includes:

All of the given answers

The most effective learners use what kind of processing?

Deep-level

Which of the following does not enhance memory and recall?

Distractioins

A common problem in memorization occurs when course topics overlap is

Interference

_____rehearsal helps you keep something in your working memory for a short time.

Maintenance

Verbal or visual memory aids are called:

Mnemonic devices

The concept of finding ways you can relate what you're memorizing to your own life is called:

Personalizing

According to your text, memory is defined as a :

Process

If you memorize information, you are learning to :

Recall

The three R's of remembering are:

Record, retain, retrieve

You use your working memory when you :

Remember a phone number long enough to dial it

The Peg system of memorization most commonly uses:

Rhymes