Memory Models Quiz

Which of the following best describes Atkinson & Shiffrin's (1968) multi-store model of memory?

• A model proposing three distinct stages of memory: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.

• A theory that memory is processed by a single, unified system.

• A model focusing solely on long-term memory and its components.

• A theory that emphasizes the role of sensory memory above other types.

Define what is meant by the term coding.

• A process of assigning a code to something for classification or identification

• A hobby involving collecting codes from products

• A method of encrypting communication

• The study of genetic code

Define what is meant by the term capacity.

• The maximum amount something can contain

• A type of electrical component

• A measurement of speed

• A legal term for competency

Define what is meant by the term duration.

• The length of time that something lasts

• A type of musical notation

• A measurement of distance

• A financial term related to interest rates

Describe how psychologists have investigated the duration of STM.

• Through experimental methods involving recall tasks

• By observational studies in natural settings

• Using neuroimaging techniques to observe brain activity

• Through literature review and theoretical analysis

Which of the following is a difference between Short-Term Memory (STM) and Long-Term Memory (LTM)?

• STM has a limited capacity while LTM has a potentially unlimited capacity.

• STM involves temporary storage while LTM involves permanent storage.

• Both STM and LTM have unlimited capacity.

• Both STM and LTM involve temporary storage.

Which of the following studies best demonstrates the difference between STM and LTM according to Atkinson and Shiffrin?

• Peterson & Peterson and Bahrick

• Milner's study on HM

• Ebbinghaus' forgetting curve

• Loftus and Palmer's eyewitness testimony

Which of the following best explains why the multi-store model of memory is criticized for not explaining memory in everyday life?

• It does not account for the complexity of different types of memory processing.

• It only explains short-term memory but not long-term memory.

• It suggests that all types of information are processed in the same way.

• It fails to explain why students remember social media information better than revision notes.

Identify which of the following is not a type of long-term memory.

• Episodic

• Sensory

• Semantic

• Procedural

Identify and explain one difference between episodic and procedural memory.

• Episodic memory is about personal experiences, while procedural memory involves skills and routines.

• Episodic memory is less affected by aging compared to procedural memory.

• Procedural memory is easier to verbalize than episodic memory.

• There is no difference; both are types of long-term memory.