Memories, Light the Corners of My mind

Front

What part of the brain is primarily associated with explicit memory?

Back

Temporal lobe.

Front

What type of memory is involved when recalling personal experiences, such as your 5th birthday party?

Back

Episodic memory.

Front

What is the term for the process of simplifying materials by omitting insignificant details?

Back

Leveling.

Front

True or False: The recency effect refers to better memory for the most recent items in a list.

Back

True.

Front

What is the term for when newer information interferes with the retention of older information?

Back

Retroactive interference.

Front

What type of memory involves facts and general knowledge?

Back

Semantic memory.

Front

What is the difference between explicit and implicit memory?

Back

Explicit memory involves conscious recall of facts and events, while implicit memory involves skills and procedures that are performed without conscious awareness.

Front

What is the term for the phenomenon where older information interferes with the learning of new information?

Back

Proactive interference.

Front

What is the role of the hippocampus in memory?

Back

The hippocampus is crucial for the formation of new explicit memories.

Front

What is the term for the tendency to remember the first items in a list better than the middle items?

Back

Primacy effect.