Unit 5a: Memory Study Guide

What is the main topic of Unit 5a?

• Memory

• Learning

• Cognition

• Perception

What does the EQ in the document stand for?

• Essential Question

• Equilibrium Question

• Equation

• Equivalent

What is one of the questions posed in Unit 5a?

• How does psychology measure memory?

• What is the function of the brain?

• How do we learn new skills?

• What is the role of perception in cognition?

What is the definition of memory as described in the text?

• The ability to recall past events

• The persistence of learning over time through the encoding, storage, and retrieval of information

• The process of forgetting unimportant details

• The skill of memorizing facts quickly

What ability did David Myers' father retain after his stroke?

• Long term memory

• Short term memory

• Ability to speak

• Ability to walk

According to the text, what recent event could not be processed into Myers Senior's long term memory?

• His son's graduation

• The birth of his grandson

• The recent death of his brother-in-law

• His retirement

What is the focus of studies about memories according to the text?

• Everyday memory tasks

• Extreme cases like head injuries

• Childhood memories

• Dream analysis

What is an example of a condition that begins with difficulty remembering new information?

• Parkinson's Disease

• Alzheimer's Disease

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Epilepsy

According to the text, why does forgetfulness in Alzheimer's Disease not cause the inability to complete basic tasks?

• Because it is a temporary condition

• Because it is not actually forgetfulness

• Because it affects only short-term memory

• Because it can be easily treated

Which of the following is defined as "a measure of memory in which the person must retrieve information learned earlier, as on a fill-in-the-blank test"?

• Recognition

• Recall

• Relearning

• Repetition