Deck 7: Improve Your Memory Skills

Question 1

Timothy tends to use mnemonic devices to help his students remember information.For example, he teaches the FOIL method, (first, outer, inner, last), in multiplying binomials.FOIL is an example of:

A)an acronym.
B)an acrostic.
C)using association.
D)chunking.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Israel commutes to work by bus.Since the trip is so long, he uses the time to catch up in his class reading but then he has difficulty remembering what he reads.This is most likely because:

A)he does not review the material in the next hour and next day.
B)he is distracted by noise on the on the bus.
C)he has not previewed the material.
D)he is not taking notes as he reads.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

How does a mind map enhance memory?

A)It helps to see the information in a visual format.
B)Writing it out helps to organize the information and commit it to memory.
C)The act of creating the map incorporates all the senses.
D)The act of creating the map integrates both sides of the brain.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Tad is able to recall the account numbers on his credit cards without needing the card present for a purchase.Which memory technique is he likely using?

A)chunking
B)mnemonic device
C)the memory process
D)stacking

Question 5

Steven is studying for a final exam.He is reviewing his notes and the text.He takes breaks every 40 minutes to stay focused.After studying for 3 hours, he feels overwhelmed by the amount of information he must understand and retain for the test in a week.Which strategy will help him the most?

A)Break the material down into objectives.
B)Use note cards.
C)Reduce information.
D)Go from the general to the specific.

Question 6

To recall and describe the military strategy of the Civil War, Victor has created a memory map with images of people and artifacts associated with each significant battle location along a specific route in time.This memory strategy is known as:

A)stacking
B)chunking
C)association
D)method-of-place

Question 7

Lucas has 30 formulas he needs to memorize to perform well on tests in his Trigonometry class.Which memory strategy will likely help him recall these formulas when needed?

A)method-of-place technique
B)write it down and practice
C)recitation and practice
D)use note cards and practice

Question 8

The method-of-place technique uses a method of imagery called "loci," which means place.This method of using imagery and association to aid memory was developed by ancient:

A)Germans
B)Romans
C)Greeks
D)Byzantines

Question 9

Brianna must give a presentation in her Marketing class.She was given a case study of a fledgling small company that has potential in expanding its presence in its current market through the introduction of a new product.In her presentation she will pitch her idea for the optimal marketing plan for this product based on what the class has learned throughout the course.She will create a PowerPoint presentation with handouts for the class to reference as she discusses the details for each major point.Her presentation skills will be assessed as a part of her grade in addition to the alignment of the content to major concepts learned in the course.To prepare for her presentation, which memory strategy should she use?

A)use note cards
B)practice, practice, practice
C)summarize
D)use the method-of-place technique

Question 10

Fabian is taking a History class.He must do his own research for an upcoming exam involving the concept of history repeating itself.As a result of his research, he has many important dates he must remember, in addition to the parallels he must draw to show history as repeating itself.Which set of memory strategies will help Fabian on his exam?

A)Fabian should take the time to understand the major parallels he is drawing, and use the method-of-place technique to visualize the dates associated with these events.
B)Fabian should use the method-of-place technique to recall the important dates and events he will draw from in establishing these parallels in history.He should practice writing out his answer until he can do so without having to use his notes.
C)Fabian should use a mnemonic device to recall the important dates and events he will use to draw these parallels in history.He should practice writing out his answer until he can do so without having to use his notes.
D)Fabian should do a memory assessment to determine the best memory strategy to use in this situation.

Question 11

Sarah has begun to study for a history test.She has reviewed the chapter in the text and her notes for the past hour.Her next step should be to:

A)create a mind map of the information
B)write down the important points she would not easily recall
C)take a break
D)create note cards with important people, events, and dates

Question 12

Lindsay is preparing for the next lecture in her Italian class.She will be more likely to remember the lecture better if she:

A)creates notes cards, reviews and recites information learned after class within 24 hours and again during the next week.
B)reviews the material from the previous class, and previews the chapter that will be covered in her new class.
C)reduces information and distractions.
D)uses mnemonic devices and chunking to help her remember the information from the lecture.

Question 13

Justin wrote down notes of key points made in a lecture.He reviewed his notes after class and filled in gaps or questions he had using his text.That night he created a mind map connecting the new information with previous information introduced in the class.During the following week he reviewed the information every other day.He repeated this process with the next week's lecture.This exemplifies the memory strategy:

A)practice, practice, practice!
B)go from the general to the specific.
C)summarize, review, and reflect.
D)study in short sessions

Question 14

Clair is out on a run and listening to her Spanish notes to prepare for next week's test.How will this help enhance her memory?

A)She is an auditory and bodily kinesthetic learner so this method will boost memory.
B)Memory is sensory so the more senses she uses the more likely she'll retain information.
C)The endorphins released through exercise boost memory.
D)She is increasing his chances of retaining information by making it rhythmic.

Question 15

Penny uses "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" to recall the order of operations in mathematics.She is using a/n:

A)rhythm
B)association
C)acrostic
D)acronym

Question 16

To recall the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassicism, and Realism movements in art history, Charles has created an image in his mind of a tapestry underneath Leonardo da Vinci's "Vitruvian Man" pushing an ornately dressed woman in a white wig as she climbs a white pillar, to peak out the window at the industrial landscape.Charles is using:

A)association.
B)the stacking technique.
C)the method-of-place technique.
D)an acrostic.

Question 17

What is the difference between an acronym and an acrostic?

A)An acronym is a mnemonic device, while an acrostic is a form of rhyme.
B)An acrostic forms a sentence, while an acrostic forms a word.
C)An acronym uses association, while an acrostic relies on rhythm.
D)An acronym forms a word, while an acrostic forms a sentence.

Question 18

The memory process includes five steps:

A)intention, attention, association, retention, recall
B)attention, association, application, retention, recall
C)intention, attention, association, application, retention
D)attention, association, application, repetition, retention

Question 19

The transfer of information from your short-term memory to your long-term memory is called:

A)memorization
B)retention
C)recall
D)passive memory

Question 20

After doing some practice problems, Jessica is showing her roommate a new formula she learned in Calculus.It is likely the purpose of this activity is to:

A)integrate both sides of the brain.
B)go from the general to the specific.
C)retain the formula.
D)recall the formula.

Question 21

When Aaron does not understand a major concept being introduced in class, he asks his instructor to share a story or example to help him understand the point further.By doing so, Aaron is more likely to remember the concept.

Question 22

Brenda is in a political science class.She is overwhelmed because she has difficulty in understanding some of the major essays that have shaped modern political science.For an upcoming test, she must understand the underpinnings of historical societal structures in order to demonstrate how these structures relate to formal government structures in the modern day.Which set of memory strategies will prove most useful in helping her do well on her test?

A)Brenda should chunk the information in each essay up into smaller parts and schedule short study sessions that are free from distractions.
B)Brenda should ask questions in class and use outside resources to more fully understand the information.Then she should create a mind map to show connections among historical societal structures and modern day government structures.
C)Brenda should take the time to understand the basic theories by asking questions in class and by using other resources.She should then make notecards and recite the information on it so that she remembers the concepts.
D)Brenda should read the essays and be sure to listen in class so she can more fully understand them.Then she should create a series of mnemonic devices to help her remember the information.

Question 23

It is important to memorize certain types of information such as deadlines, phone messages, and assignment due dates.

Question 24

Antoine is researching technological innovation in the medical science field.He must present one topic to the class in a succinct 20-minute presentation.The instructor in the class may incorporate some of the information learned in their presentations on the mid-term exam.He wants to help his classmates remember the most important points about his topic so they will be able to retain and recall this for the test.He could help his classmates most by:

A)offering the information through different learning modalities such as bringing in visuals demonstrating how the new technology works and handing out the key points in his presentation that are most important to remember.
B)going from the general to the specific in his presentation while offering the class some personal associations they could make to the key points he wants them to learn.He should then provide a handout of notes they could reference while studying for their final exam.
C)helping the students to create a mental picture of how the technology works with key points written out in a mind map for them to copy from the board or screen.He should then provide a handout with a sample test they should complete to help them retain and recall the key information they will need to know for the test.
D)letting the class know why it is important to know about the new technology he is presenting, connecting it to what they have already learned in class.He should then encourage them to use the handout that has each slide in his presentation with lines for notes.He should provide a visual of the technology and leave some time at the end of the presentation for students to respond or to ask questions.

Question 25

Shea learns best visually and kinesthetically.She is studying for a final exam in her Physics class.To prepare for the test, she will need to understand the laws of motion, velocity, acceleration, mass, energy, and frame of reference and apply these laws and mathematics to solve basic problems.Which memory strategies should she use to help her recall the laws and apply these correctly?

A)She should take the time to understand each of the laws through summarization using her own words.She should create note cards to help her remember the key points of each law and associated math formulas.She should apply rhythm and rhyme techniques to help her recite the key points of each law.She should practice using the laws in contextual problems until she feels she can perform without her notes.
B)Shea should take the time to understand each of the laws by seeking out different examples of the laws through her instructor and various resources.She should record and play back the theories to help her review and recite the laws.She should practice using the laws in contextual problems until she feels she can perform without her notes.
C)Shea should take the time to understand each of the laws by going from the general to the specific.She should study each law in short sessions and create note cards with key points and formulas during each session.She should review and recite the note cards to remember the information.She should practice using the laws in contextual problems until she feels she can perform without her notes.
D)Shea should take the time to understand each of the laws using illustrations and diagrams, and determine the math formulas she will use to solve different types of problems.She should create note cards to review the key points of each law and apply the stacking technique to help her remember this information.She should practice using the laws in contextual problems until she feels she can perform without her notes.

Question 26

Marta finds that writing down information that is spoken helps her to remember it.This is because writing uses a different part of the brain than speaking and listening.

Question 27

Ben is a right brain dominant thinker and has no problem in seeing the 'big picture' in the concepts he is learning.A good strategy for Ben to remember information would be to go from the general to the specific.

Question 28

Short-term memory is active memory, while long term memory is passive memory.

Question 29

Carol remembers her computer password by connecting it with the name of her first pet and the year she got married.This is an example of the third memory step, Association.

Question 30

Ella often refers to herself as being like an absent-minded professor.She is so deep in thought about the larger quandaries in life that she seems to forget details such as due dates and deadlines.That is just how some people are; however, Ella would still benefit from reducing information as a memory strategy.

Question 31

The Intention and Recall steps of the memory process correspond to the same steps in the Adult Learning Process,.

Question 32

How is your memory like a computer?

A)Information enters your brain through your senses and is temporarily stored in short-term memory, much like a computer's central processing unit (CPU) would store information in its random access memory (RAM).Once in the short-term memory you can share the information with a study group and make new inferences, like a computer can retrieve information from its RAM to be combined with other information to create something entirely new.
B)Information enters the computer through a mouse or USB port.Your brain processes the information like the computer's central processing unit (CPU).The information enters your short-term memory, which is like random access memory (RAM) on a computer.Information that is interesting to you will likely be transferred to your long-term memory for recall, like you would save important information in your hard drive for later retrieval.Once in the long-term memory and hard drive, the possibilities of creating new information are endless.The retrieval process works much like a relational database where information is stored and indexed for retrieval like you make personal connections and associations to information to help you retrieve it.
C)Information enters your mind and it is processed and stored in your short term memory like a computers receives information through a mouse or keyboard, processes it through the central processing unit (CPU) and stores it the hard drive.You practice by reading the information again, evaluating other people's comments about it, and making your own inferences which is like a computer processing unit or (CPU).This helps you transfer the information in to your long-term memory, which is like the computer's random access memory (RAM).
D)Information enters your mind through your senses like the information inputs on a computer such as a mouse, keyboard, or USB port.It is stored in your short-term memory which is like random access memory (RAM).You practice by reading the information again, evaluating other people's comments about it, and making your own inferences.This helps you transfer the information in to your long-term memory, which functions like a relational database.You are later able to retrieve the facts and information you need through the use of memory strategies like entering a set of instructions for your computer to retrieve specific information you need.

Question 33

Celia is a French instructor.She helps students remember information through songs.This is an example of using all the senses to boost memory.

Question 34

Ideally, your first review of new information learned in class should be completed within 72 hours.

Question 35

Intention level affects retention and recall.

Question 36

Zoë feels that her assignments and excellent study habits used in high school to recall information should be enough to learn and retain what she is learning in college.She is likely correct.

Question 37

When a person needs to recall the major points they are going to discuss during a presentation, the method-of-place technique will likely aid their memory as they practice.

Question 38

Stacey is a highly distractible young woman who learns best when incorporating various learning styles to help her remember what she is learning.She is taking an astronomy class and must memorize a few formulas for her mid-term exam.Her best memory strategy will be to eliminate all distractions.

Question 39

The chunking strategy involves the use of association and imagery.

Question 40

Erik wants to assess his memory skills.One important question he should ask himself is if he often forgets due dates.

Question 41

Explain each of the five steps of the memory process.How are these steps similar to the Adult Learning Cycle? How can you use the memory process to build your memory skills?

Question 42

Although it is not a personal desire to remember the information, you need to learn all of the presidents' names in chronological in order to do well in your history class.Explain how you will use the memory process to retain and recall this information using a set of strategies learned in the chapter.

Question 43

In a very short amount of time, Melanie needs to retain and recall what she has learned in her Ancient Literature class and then apply her learning in the form of a critique.With what you have learned about the memory process, and memory and review strategies, what techniques can she use to clearly communicate her learning on an exam?

Question 44

Celine has been told that using note cards is the best way to remember her vocabulary words and math formulas.She has heard it is a good way to incorporate all the senses as she is learning the information which will help her retain the information.She is an auditory learner and recites the information contained in the note cards aloud.She also practices aloud with a partner.She still finds the process of creating and using the note cards unbearable, and she feels there must be a better way for her to retain and recall the information.Beyond practicing her words and formulas in context, there is little else Celine can do to get around the note card process as a strategy to learn this type of information.

Question 45

You are going on a job interview.You know it is possible you could meet with several people during the interview process.You want to make a first good impression and be sure to recall details about your conversations with each person you meet with in order to write a thoughtful thank you note after the interview.Describe at least 5 memory strategies you would use from the chapter to help you recall the names of people and details associated with each person in your interview.Explain why you would use each strategy.

Question 46

Kate is going to present a case study to the class and must then be prepared to offer her analysis of key items that apply to the concepts the class has been learning in a question and answer session.Both she and other students will be graded on the exchange.What memory strategies should she apply to give the class a clear presentation and to be able to recall key points for her analyses?

Question 47

Sascha is studying for an exam on the classifications of chemical elements in the Periodic Table and what differentiates the element categories.An effective strategy to prepare him for the exam is using a mnemonic device to help him remember the element categories.

Question 48

Imagine you will need to recall the following information for a presentation:
Selective Perception
Introduction
Definition of Selective Perception
Explain Categories: Internal and External
Internal factors and Application
External factors and Application
Conclusion
Use the stacking technique to recall the different points you must make in your presentation.

Question 49

Kelly is a ballet dancer.First, she imagines the rectangular dance floor of the stage set for her ballet.Then, she thinks of the major images on the ballet stage she will see during this dance.Next, the places these images in each corner of the dance floor: trees, fields, flowers, and a home.As she learns her dance steps, she associates each major change in step with these images.As she practices on the stage, she recalls the changes in her dance steps based on the stage elements around her.When she visualizes herself performing the dance with perfection, she uses the images on the stage to help guide her through her ballet routine.Kelly's memorization technique is an example of using all of her senses to give her brain a better chance at retaining her ballet routine.

Question 50

Discuss 6 ways you can keep your memory skills sharp this semester.

Question 51

Chad is taking a class in Economics.He is having trouble understanding many of the concepts in his text.He asks his instructor to clarify concepts with examples; however, he often still does not feel comfortable in his understanding of these concepts or in his ability to apply them.An effective memory strategy for Chad would be to develop mnemonic devices.