The Science of Memory (RI Standards Review)

(RI1) Which detail best supports the idea that HSAM affects personal memory but not academic memory?

• “Scientists first documented HSAM in 2006.”

• “Individuals with HSAM can recall specific events from decades earlier.”

• “Individuals with HSAM can still struggle with memorizing random information.”

• “Research suggests that people with HSAM have differences in brain structures.”

(RI2) What is the central idea of the article?

• HSAM helps people excel in all areas of memory.

• HSAM is a unique ability to remember personal experiences with great detail.

• Memory depends mainly on practice and rehearsal.

• Memory has no connection to brain structures.

(RI3) How does the article link brain structures to HSAM?

• It shows that brain structures cause memory loss.

• It explains that specific areas of the brain may be different in people with HSAM.

• It argues that HSAM is purely emotional.

• It proves that practice has no effect on memory.

(RI4) What does the word “embedded” most likely mean as used in the article?

• Lost

• Removed

• Fixed firmly

• Forgotten

(RI5) What is the role of the third paragraph ("Research suggests that people with HSAM...") in the article?

• It introduces a new topic unrelated to memory.

• It provides evidence about possible biological causes of HSAM.

• It argues that HSAM should be classified as a disease.

• It describes treatments for HSAM.

(RI6) How does the author present different viewpoints about HSAM?

• By ignoring opposing opinions and focusing only on facts.

• By explaining both the biological and practice-based theories.

• By proving that rehearsal is the only cause.

• By focusing mainly on the disadvantages of HSAM.

(RI7) If this article were made into a video documentary, what advantage could it have?

• A video could show real examples of people recalling memories.

• A video could better explain formulas about memory.

• A video could avoid mentioning conflicting research.

• A video could make the topic less serious.

(RI8) What evidence does the author present for the biological theory of HSAM?

• Individuals with HSAM have larger feet than average.

• HSAM individuals are often better at mathematics.

• Brain scans show differences in areas related to emotion and memory.

• People with HSAM practice recalling information daily.

(RI9) Where do scientists disagree about HSAM?

• They disagree about whether HSAM affects intelligence.

• They disagree on whether HSAM is caused by practice or biology.

• They disagree on whether HSAM should be studied.

• They disagree about the importance of memory.