AP Psychology Unit 2- Pt.2 - Review

Which strategy involves mixing the study of different topics to improve memory retention?

• Priming

• Context-dependent memory

• Interleaving

• Metacognition

Which memory system is notably supported by sleep?

• Implicit memory consolidation

• Short-term memory retrieval

• Sensory memory processing

• Long-term memory consolidation

What is the primary function of sensory memory?

• It briefly records sensory information before it fades.

• It processes and organizes information for detailed analysis.

• It retains visual and auditory information indefinitely.

• It stores information for long-term retrieval.

How can findings from memory research be utilized to enhance study habits?

• By avoiding retrieval practice

• By encouraging multitasking

• By minimizing retroactive interference

• By relying solely on recognition memory

In cognitive psychology, what does the term 'prototype' refer to?

• A method for problem-solving

• A type of memory storage

• The best example of a category

• A cognitive error

Which type of memory is characterized by the recollection of facts and general knowledge?

• Sensory memory

• Episodic memory

• Procedural memory

• Semantic memory

Which brain structure is essential for the formation of flashbulb memories?

• Amygdala

• Frontal lobes

• Cerebellum

• Basal ganglia

In what way can a creative environment enhance creativity?

• By enforcing strict guidelines

• By providing constant distractions

• By encouraging competition among peers

• By minimizing anxiety and fostering contemplation

Which brain area is primarily responsible for forming procedural memories?

• Basal ganglia

• Hippocampus

• Frontal lobes

• Amygdala

What psychological concept involves using established categories to process information, potentially leading to stereotypes?

• Availability heuristic

• Overconfidence

• Schema

• Insight