Memory and Stress Quiz

What is the first step in the process of forming a memory?

• Retrieval

• Acquisition

• Encoding

• Storage

How does moderate stress influence memory acquisition?

• It has no effect on memory.

• It can enhance memory formation by stimulating the hippocampus.

• It only disrupts memory retrieval.

• It makes the amygdala inactive.

What role does the amygdala play in memory formation?

• It stores memories permanently.

• It highlights experiences tied to strong emotions.

• It retrieves memories from the prefrontal cortex.

• It prevents the hippocampus from encoding memories.

According to research, what happens to memory performance when stress hormones are injected in increasing doses?

• Memory performance improves indefinitely.

• Memory performance improves initially but declines at higher doses.

• Memory performance is unaffected.

• Memory performance declines immediately.

Why does chronic stress negatively impact memory formation?

• It enhances the function of the prefrontal cortex.

• It leads to sustained release of corticosteroids, harming the hippocampus.

• It improves emotional responses.

• It reduces the need for memory retrieval.

What is the effect of stress on the prefrontal cortex during a test?

• It enhances cognitive functions.

• It reduces activity, impairing thought and reasoning.

• It has no effect on memory retrieval.

• It increases the ability to recall facts.

Which of the following is a suggested method to manage stress before a test?

• Avoid all forms of practice to reduce anxiety.

• Prepare in conditions similar to the test environment.

• Rely solely on last-minute cramming.

• Ignore the test and focus on other activities.

How can exercise help reduce test anxiety?

• It distracts you from studying.

• It increases heart rate without any benefits.

• It leads to chemical changes in the brain that improve well-being.

• It has no impact on anxiety levels.

What is a practical technique to use during a test to help recall information?

• Write down everything you remember immediately.

• Take deep breaths to calm your mind.

• Panic and rush through the questions.

• Skip difficult questions entirely.

What does the term ‘ataraxia’ refer to in the context of stress and memory?

• A state of heightened anxiety.

• A method for memorizing facts.

• A state of calmness, free from anxiety.

• A type of memory loss.