Lesson 8

Jason studies Spanish for three years, and then switches to Pashto. When asked to remember Spanish vocabulary he can't, instead he can only remember Pashto vocabulary. This is an example of interference.

retroactive

According to the textbook in a discussion on the misinformation effect, what word made the difference when witnesses were asked to estimate the speed involved in an accident.

"smashed" | "contacted"

If I am looking at a snake and processing the fear caused by the snakes, what part of my brain am i using?

amygdala

Which part of the brain is most involved in creating implicit memories?

cerebellum

Elena finds it very difficult to remember a long string of numbers, so she tries to memorize three numbers at a time. Later, she is able to repeat the numbers correctly because she grouped the numbers into more manageable groups of three. This is an example of?

chunking

The formation of new memories is sometimes called ____, and the process of bringing up old memories is called ___?

construction | reconstruction

I am trying to learn the names of all 50 states. Because I am actively and consciously remembering and recalling this information, it is considered

explicit memory

When you take a multiple-choice test, you are relying on ____ is a means of retrieving information out of your long-term memory storage system that helps you choose the correct answer.

recognition

Elaborative rehearsal involves

thinking about the meaning of the new information and its relation to knowledge already stored in your memory

Which of the following is an example of mnemonic device?

using the acronym "HOMES" to remember the names of the five Great Lakes