Unit 5A Memory

___ are the three steps in the information processing model.

(a)  

• encoding, storage, & retrieval
• input, storage, output
• remembering, recalling, & recognition
• cognition, remember, & extracting

Memory is often comprised of bits and pieces of information so theorists often compare it to a

• encyclopedia

• file cabinet

• computer

• movie

Getting information into memory is referred to as

• encoding

• storage

• retrieval

• recall

When information is captured without conscious effort, we say that ​ (a)   ​occurred.

• automatic processing
• encoding
• practice
• sensory memory

Rehearsal is just another word for (a)   .

• practice
• learning
• encoding
• recall
• recognition

Jenna continues to practice her music even though she has already learned to play the music on her cello. This is an example of

• semantic encoding

• overlearning

• implicit memory

• effortful processing

Meaning is to ​ (a)   ​as imagery is to ​ (b)   .

• semantic encoding
• visual encoding
• implicit memory
• explicit memory
• effortful processing
• automatic processing
• iconic memory
• flashbulb memory

We are more likely to remember items for the beginning and end of a list. This is known as the

• iconic memory

• self-reference effect

• proactive intererence

• serial postion effect

When a word, phrase, picture, etc. is encoded on the basis of meaning rather than the sound or vision of it

• semantic encoding

• iconic memory

• sensory encoding

• self-reference effect

Match the following

• spacing effect

• The tendency for distributed study to result in better, longer-term retention than other methods

• self-reference effect

• The tendency to recall information best when it is put into a personal context

• testing effect

• Increased quizzing of information increases the chances it will be remembered