Memory and Problem Solving Quiz

What is the process of getting information into memory?

• Retrieval

• Storage

• Encoding

• Priming

Which memory system holds information long-term and has a nearly unlimited capacity?

• Short-term memory

• Sensory memory

• Long-term memory

• Working memory

The process of keeping information in memory over time is called:

• Storage

• Encoding

• Retrieval

• Recognition

The process of accessing stored memories is known as:

• Encoding

• Retrieval

• Storage

• Recognition

Which type of memory holds brief sensory impressions for a fraction of a second?

• Long-term memory

• Short-term memory

• Sensory memory

• Working memory

What is another term for working memory, where information is actively processed?

• Sensory memory

• Short-term memory

• Long-term memory

• Maintenance rehearsal

What strategy helps improve memory by organizing information into meaningful units?

• Chunking

• Mnemonics

• Spacing effect

• Retrieval

Which technique involves creating associations to improve memory retention?

• Chunking

• Mnemonics

• Spacing effect

• Maintenance rehearsal

The tendency to retain information better when studying over time rather than cramming is called:

• Serial position effect

• Spacing effect

• Chunking

• Encoding failure

What is the process of repeating information to keep it in short-term memory?

• Maintenance rehearsal

• Elaborative rehearsal

• Priming

• Encoding