Unit 5: Cognitive Psychology

Front

Which of the following is a feature of the storage stage of memory?

Back

holding information just long enough to work with it

Front

The information-processing model assumes that the length of time a memory will be remembered depends on: a person’s age at the time the memory is processed, where the event takes place, the stage of memory in which it is stored, how long ago the event takes place.

Back

the stage of memory in which it is stored.

Front

Which type of memory is responsible for Eduardo's behavior when he thinks, "Was that man wearing a bright purple suit?"

Back

iconic

Front

Echoic memory lasts ______ iconic memory.

Back

about two to four seconds longer than

Front

What type of memory is controlled by a central executive?

Back

working memory

Front

In spite of the loud music and conversation at the party, Rachel was able to hear her friend say her name. Rachel's ability to hear her name regardless of the background noise is an example of:

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selective attention.

Front

In the information-processing model of memory, the second stage is:

Back

short-term memory

Front

George Miller concluded that the capacity of the short-term memory (STM) is:

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from five to nine bits of information.

Front

Eve is able to remember her Social Security number by breaking it into three parts: three numbers/two numbers/four numbers. Eve is using the process of:

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chunking

Front

________ memory is like a giant filing system in which the "files" are individual bits and pieces of memories stored in a highly organized and interconnected fashion.

Back

Long-term