Memory Game

What part of the brain is primarily responsible for memory formation?

• Cerebellum

• Hippocampus

• Medulla

• Thalamus

Which type of memory is responsible for holding information temporarily for processing?

• Long-term memory

• Short-term memory

• Sensory memory

• Procedural memory

What is the process called when short-term memories are converted into long-term memories?

• Encoding

• Consolidation

• Retrieval

• Rehearsal

Which neurotransmitter is most closely associated with memory and learning?

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

• Acetylcholine

• GABA

In a memory experiment, participants are asked to recall a list of words. What is this type of memory test called?

• Recognition test

• Recall test

• Relearning test

• Implicit test

What is the term for the phenomenon where people remember the first and last items in a list better than the middle items?

• Serial position effect

• Primacy effect

• Recency effect

• Chunking

Which of the following is an example of procedural memory?

• Remembering your first day at school

• Knowing how to ride a bicycle

• Recalling a friend's phone number

• Understanding a math concept

What is the main focus of cognitive neuroscience in the study of memory?

• Behavioral patterns

• Brain structures and functions

• Genetic influences

• Environmental factors

Which brain imaging technique is commonly used to study memory processes?

• EEG

• CT scan

• fMRI

• X-ray

What is the term for the loss of memory due to brain injury or disease?

• Amnesia

• Aphasia

• Agnosia

• Apraxia