PSBank Memory

What is memory?

• The brain's ability to store, retain, and retrieve information
• The process of breathing and heart rate regulation
• The brain's ability to move muscles
• The brain's ability to create emotions

Which type of memory is responsible for holding information temporarily and is used for immediate needs?

• Long-term memory
• Short-term memory
• Sensory memory
• Working memory

Which brain region is primarily responsible for encoding and retrieving memories?

• Prefrontal cortex
• Hippocampus
• Amygdala
• Brainstem

What are the three basic processes involved in memory formation?

• Encoding, storage, retrieval
• Formation, reformation, transformation
• Sensing, thinking, remembering
• Storage, decision-making, planning

What happens if the hippocampus is damaged?

• Amnesia and difficulty in memory formation
• Increased problem-solving abilities
• Emotional instability
• Impaired motor coordination

Which neurotransmitters play a key role in memory formation?

• sugar

• dopamine

• oxytocin

• glucose

What effect can high levels of cortisol have on memory?

• Stimulate creativity
• Increase long-term memory storage
• Impair memory formation
• Enhance memory formation

What type of memory involves both holding and processing information?

• Short-term memory
• Long-term memory
• Working memory
• Procedural memory

Which brain region is associated with the processing of emotional memories?

• Prefrontal cortex
• Amygdala
• Occipital lobe
• Hippocampus

What is the primary function of the prefrontal cortex related to memory?

• Involvement in decision-making, planning, and working memory
• Regulating emotions
• Storing long-term memories
• Encoding and retrieving sensory information