Memory Improvement Techniques

According to Source #1, what can interfere with encoding information into memory?

• Focusing on one task at a time

• Multitasking and doing two or more tasks at once

• Sleeping well before a test

• Eating a healthy breakfast

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

What example does Source #1 give to illustrate how multitasking can cause forgetfulness?

• Studying with loud music playing in the background

• Watching a television show while studying notes

• Reading a book while listening to a podcast

• Working out while memorizing vocabulary

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

What study technique is suggested by Source #2 to help remember a series of digits?

• Writing them down repeatedly

• Using mnemonic devices like associating numbers with images

• Reading them out loud

• Practicing them with flashcards

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

What does Source #3 suggest is the most vital step to improving memory?

• Avoiding distractions

• Using mental tools

• Practicing regularly

• Eating brain-boosting foods

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

According to the text, how are memories made according to Source #1?

• Through brain cells that compete with each other

• Through brain cells that ignore each other

• Through brain cells that cooperate and send each other messages

• Through individual brain cells working independently

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

During which stage of memory is sensory information first transformed into a form that can be stored?

• Retrieval

• Storage

• Encoding

• Sensory input

The term "chunking" refers to:

• The process of breaking down complex information into simpler parts.

• The tendency to remember information better when it is related to oneself.

• The strategy of grouping information into meaningful units.

• The phenomenon where information is better recalled if learned in multiple sessions.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of the following techniques is most likely to improve memory retention?

• Studying the material once in a single session

• Reading the material aloud to oneself

• Using mnemonic devices to aid recall

• Skimming the material quickly to get a general idea

Which of the following is an example of the use of an algorithm in problem-solving?

• Choosing a restaurant based on a friend's recommendation

• Solving a Rubik's Cube by following a specific set of steps

• Picking a book to read based on its cover

• Deciding to take the same route home every day

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The misinformation effect occurs when:

• A person's memory becomes more accurate over time.

• A person's memory for an event is altered by misleading post-event information.

• A person is unable to retrieve information from long-term memory.

• A person uses a mental set that hinders problem-solving.