Question 1

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.

Accepted Answer

Stories and examples can make abstract concepts more relatable and memorable by providing context and engaging multiple cognitive processes.

Question 2

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.

Accepted Answer

Creating a mind map helps Brenda visualize and understand the connections between historical societal structures and modern government structures, which is crucial for her test. Additionally, asking questions and using outside resources will deepen her understanding.

Question 3

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

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Question 4

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.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

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.

Accepted Answer

Shea learns best visually and kinesthetically, so using illustrations and diagrams will help her understand the concepts better. Creating note cards and using the stacking technique will aid in memorization, and practicing with contextual problems will help her apply the laws effectively.

Question 6

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.

Accepted Answer

Writing engages the motor cortex and involves active processing, which can enhance memory retention by using different neural pathways compared to speaking and listening.

Question 7

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.

Accepted Answer

Right-brain dominant individuals often excel at seeing the big picture and understanding concepts holistically, so starting with the general overview and then moving to specific details aligns with their natural cognitive strengths.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Short-term memory is active because it is constantly being used to process new information, while long-term memory is passive because it stores information that is not currently being used.

Question 9

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.

Accepted Answer

This is an example of the second memory step, Encoding, where Carol uses a mnemonic device to encode the information into her memory. Association is a technique used during encoding to link new information with existing knowledge.

Question 10

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.

Accepted Answer

Reducing information can help Ella focus on essential details, making it easier to remember due dates and deadlines despite her absent-minded tendencies.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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.

Accepted Answer

The explanation in choice B accurately describes the process of how information is processed and stored in the brain, drawing parallels to how a computer processes and stores information. It correctly compares short-term memory to RAM and long-term memory to a hard drive, and it also explains the retrieval process using a relational database analogy.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Using songs primarily engages auditory senses, not all senses.

Question 14

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

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Question 15

Intention level affects retention and recall.

Accepted Answer

Intention level affects retention and recall because when individuals have a strong intention to remember information, they are more likely to engage in cognitive processes that enhance memory encoding and retrieval.

Question 16

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.

Accepted Answer

High school study habits may not be sufficient for college, as college often requires more advanced critical thinking, time management, and independent learning skills.

Question 17

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.

Accepted Answer

The method-of-place, also known as the method of loci, is a mnemonic device that involves visualizing a familiar place and associating each point with a specific location, aiding in recall.

Question 18

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.

Accepted Answer

Eliminating distractions may help, but incorporating various learning styles, such as visual aids, hands-on activities, or mnemonic devices, would likely be more effective for a highly distractible person like Stacey.

Question 19

The chunking strategy involves the use of association and imagery.

Accepted Answer

Chunking involves breaking down information into smaller, manageable units, not necessarily using association and imagery.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Forgetting due dates can be an indicator of memory skills, as it involves remembering and managing time-sensitive information.

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