Understanding Memory and Learning Techniques

What is the process of converting information into a form that can be stored in memory called?

• Storage

• Encoding

• Retrieval

• Recognition

Which of the following is an example of a mnemonic device?

• Repeating a phone number

• Using the acronym "HOMES" to remember the Great Lakes

• Writing an essay

• Taking a multiple-choice test

What is the term for retaining encoded information over time?

• Encoding

• Retrieval

• Storage

• Recognition

Which type of memory holds a small amount of information for a brief period, typically around 7±2 seconds?

• Long-Term Memory

• Short-Term Memory

• Sensory Memory

• Procedural Memory

What is the term for retrieving information from memory without any cues?

• Recognition

• Recall

• Rehearsal

• Encoding

Which of the following best describes the spacing effect?

• Learning is more effective when spread over time rather than crammed

• Repeating information to keep it in memory

• Identifying information when given options

• Using rhymes to aid memory

What is the process of identifying information when given options called?

• Recall

• Recognition

• Rehearsal

• Encoding

Which type of memory is responsible for storing information indefinitely, including facts, experiences, and skills?

• Short-Term Memory

• Long-Term Memory

• Sensory Memory

• Working Memory

What is the term for repeating information to keep it in memory?

• Recognition

• Rehearsal

• Encoding

• Storage

Which of the following is NOT a component of the memory process?

• Encoding

• Storage

• Retrieval

• Perception