Memory Quiz

What are the three stages of memory?

• Encoding, Storage, Retrieval

• Attention, Recognition, Recall

• Observation, Interpretation, Recall

• Input, Processing, Output

Which hemisphere is primarily activated during the encoding stage?

• Frontal Lobe

• Both Hemispheres

• Left Hemisphere

• Right Hemisphere

How long does information typically last in short-term memory?

• A few minutes

• Around 20 seconds

• Indefinitely

• A few seconds

What is the capacity of working memory according to Miller's law?

• 10 ± 2

• 9 ± 3

• 7 ± 2

• 5 ± 1

What technique can be used to increase the capacity of working memory?

• Imagery

• Rehearsal

• Elaboration

• Chunking

What is the dominant way of representing verbal material in long-term memory?

• Sensory coding

• Encoding meaning

• Phonological coding

• Visual coding

What often reflects retrieval failure rather than storage failure?

• Short-term memory

• Sensory memory

• Long-term memory

• Poor memory

What is a memory illusion?

• A dream memory

• A forgotten memory

• A vivid memory

• A false memory

What can help improve memory during encoding?

• Disorganization

• Elaboration

• Neglecting context

• Minimizing rehearsal

What serves as a cue for retrieval?

• Context

• Distraction

• Fatigue

• Stress