Question 1

The sensory register associated with the visual sense is called the:
A)iconic memory system.
B)echoic memory system.
C)optical memory system.
D)occipital memory system.

Accepted Answer

The iconic memory system is associated with the visual sense and is responsible for briefly storing visual information. The echoic memory system is associated with the auditory sense and stores auditory information. The optical memory system and occipital memory system are not proper terms used in psychology for memory systems.

Question 2

The hippocampus is instrumental in:
A)the formation of short-term memory.
B)the retrieval of memories from long-term memory.
C)maintaining a constant level of information filtration by the sensory registers.
D)transferring information from short-term to long-term memory.

Accepted Answer

The hippocampus is responsible for transferring information from short-term memory to long-term memory. It is not directly involved in the formation or retrieval of memories, nor is it responsible for maintaining information filtration in sensory registers.

Question 3

Unprocessed stimulation from the environment is first held in:
A)short-term store.
B)sensory memory.
C)long-term store.
D)intermediate store.

Accepted Answer

Unprocessed stimulation from the environment is first held in sensory memory. Sensory memory is a briefly held type of memory that holds information from our senses such as what we have just seen or heard.

Question 4

Our visual sensation of a passing automobile would be initially stored in ___________.
A)the sensory registers
B)short-term memory
C)long-term memory
D)the hippocampus

Accepted Answer

When we first perceive something, it is stored momentarily in the sensory registers, which is the initial stage of processing and takes in and briefly holds sensory information from our environment. Short-term memory involves actively processing and rehearsing information, which is also not necessary for our initial perception of a passing automobile. Long-term memory is involved in the storage of information that has been processed and consolidated over time and is not implicated in the initial moments of perception. The hippocampus is a brain structure involved in memory consolidation and retrieval, but it is not specifically responsible for the initial storage of sensory information.

Question 5

Information in short-term memory is retained ________.
A)for about 60 seconds
B)as long as it is rehearsed
C)for several seconds without rehearsal
D)up to several minutes

Accepted Answer

Information in short-term memory is retained as long as it is rehearsed, which helps maintain it in the memory system.

Question 6

Sensory memory:
A)holds information for as long as you rehearse it.
B)holds information for about 30 seconds.
C)holds information for one or two seconds.
D)processes information for permanent encoding.

Accepted Answer

Sensory memory holds information for a very brief period of time, typically one or two seconds, before it is either forgotten or passed on to short-term memory. It does not require rehearsal and is not processed for permanent encoding. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Question 7

What we are thinking of at any given moment,or what we commonly know as "consciousness," is ____________.
A)long-term memory
B)short-term memory
C)secondary memory
D)cognitive dissonance

Accepted Answer

Consciousness is typically associated with short-term memory, which includes the information we are currently aware of and actively processing in our minds. Long-term memory refers to the storage and retrieval of information over longer periods of time, while secondary memory is not a commonly used term in psychology. Cognitive dissonance refers to the uncomfortable feeling that arises when we hold two conflicting beliefs or attitudes at the same time.

Question 8

Information that has been transferred out of sensory register enters:
A)long-term.
B)short-term.
C)savings.
D)either short-term or long-term depending on the level at which it is processed.

Accepted Answer

Information transferred out of the sensory register enters short-term memory, where it is temporarily held for further processing.

Question 9

If you want to remember something for a couple of minutes,the MOST effective device is __________.
A)visual imagery
B)tactile imagery
C)rote rehearsal
D)elaborative rehearsal

Accepted Answer

Rote rehearsal is the repetition of information over and over again, which is effective for short-term memory retention, such as remembering something for a couple of minutes.

Question 10

Many years ago,telephone numbers had only four or five digits.Even now,no more than seven digits are used for phone numbers.The most reasonable psychological explanation for this is that ________________.
A)there is a direct relationship between the number of items in the sensory registers and their retention
B)there is an inverse relationship between the number of items in the sensory registers and their retention
C)there is a direct relationship between the number of items in short-term memory and their retention
D)there is an inverse relationship between the number of items in short-term memory and their retention

Accepted Answer

According to the theory of short-term memory capacity, individuals can typically only retain 5-9 items in their short-term memory at a time. This means that phone numbers with 4-7 digits are more likely to be remembered than longer numbers. Therefore, the most reasonable psychological explanation for using phone numbers with only four or five digits in the past and no more than seven digits currently is that phone companies have taken into account the limits of individuals' short-term memory capacity in order to make it easier for people to remember and recall phone numbers.

Question 11

Which of the following statements concerned with sensory register is true?
A)Sensory register affects both vision and hearing.
B)Sensory register affects only vision.
C)Sensory register affects only touch.
D)Sensory register affects only hearing.

Accepted Answer

Sensory register refers to the information that our senses take in from the environment. This includes information from all of our senses, including vision, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. Therefore, option A is the correct statement.

Question 12

Sensory store memory:
A)holds information for as long as you rehearse it.
B)holds information for about 30 seconds.
C)holds information for one or two seconds.
D)processes information for permanent encoding.

Accepted Answer

Sensory store memory holds information for one or two seconds before either being transferred to working memory or forgotten.

Question 13

Information selected from sensory register is transferred to conscious awareness or
A)primary memory.
B)short-term memory.
C)factual memory.
D)long-term memory.

Accepted Answer

Information from the sensory register is transferred to short-term memory before it can be encoded into long-term memory. Primary memory and factual memory are not recognized terms in psychology.

Question 14

The working memory is known as the _____________ memory.
A)tertiary
B)primary
C)short-term
D)long-term

Accepted Answer

The working memory is commonly known as the short-term memory, as it refers to the temporary storage and manipulation of information needed to perform cognitive tasks in real time. It has a limited capacity and a relatively short duration, usually lasting up to 20 seconds without rehearsal.

Question 15

What is the capacity of short-term memory?
A)five,plus or minus two letters
B)seven,plus or minus two chunks
C)five,plus or minus two engrams
D)seven,plus or minus two numbers

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that the capacity of short-term memory is around seven (plus or minus two) chunks of information, rather than a specific number of letters, engrams, or numbers. This means that people can typically remember between five to nine pieces of information at a time, with the average being seven.

Question 16

Which of the following statements about the visual sensory register system is false?
A)The codes in it are of a semantic type.
B)The codes in it are quite similar to the original sensation.
C)Its traces last for 1 to 2 seconds,maximally.
D)Its codes seem susceptible to disturbance by other visual stimuli.

Accepted Answer

The codes in the visual sensory register system are not of a semantic type, but rather they are of a sensory type that represents the physical characteristics of the visual stimulus.

Question 17

How long do the contents of the sensory store normally last?
A)less than one second
B)about four to twenty seconds
C)about five to nine minutes
D)up to a lifetime

Accepted Answer

The contents of sensory store only last for a very short period of time, usually less than one second.

Question 18

What is the capacity of short-term memory?
A)7 bits of information
B)7 chunks of information
C)12 letters,if measured by Sperling's partial report technique
D)16 letters,if measured by Sperling's partial report technique

Accepted Answer

The capacity of short-term memory is generally considered to be around 7 chunks of information. However, the exact amount of information that can be held may vary based on various factors such as the complexity of the information and the individual's level of expertise in the domain.

Question 19

You looked up a friend's address for a letter you wrote.Suddenly the phone rings-wrong number.Even though you were interrupted for only a few seconds,you've forgotten the address.Which memory system failed you?
A)permanent memory
B)long-term memory
C)sensory register
D)short-term memory

Accepted Answer

Short-term memory, also called working memory, retains information for a brief period of time, typically around 20-30 seconds. It has a limited capacity and can be easily disrupted by distractions or interruptions, as in the scenario described. Therefore, the failure in this case is in the short-term memory system. Permanent memory and long-term memory refer to information that has been stored for a longer period, while sensory register is responsible for processing sensory stimuli such as sights and sounds.

Question 20

The capacity of STM is _______ items.
A)unlimited
B)7 + 2
C)12
D)22

Accepted Answer

The capacity of STM is often said to be around 7 plus or minus 2 items, meaning that individuals can typically remember 5-9 pieces of information at a time. Therefore, option B, which is 7 + 2, is the best choice. The other options (unlimited, 12, and 22) are not supported by research on the capacity of STM.

Quiz 10: Memory

The sensory register associated with the visual sense is called the:

The hippocampus is instrumental in:

Unprocessed stimulation from the environment is first held in:

Our visual sensation of a passing automobile would be initially stored in ___________.

Information in short-term memory is retained ________.

Sensory memory:

What we are thinking of at any given moment,or what we commonly know as "consciousness," is ____________.

Information that has been transferred out of sensory register enters:

If you want to remember something for a couple of minutes,the MOST effective device is __________.

Many years ago,telephone numbers had only four or five digits.Even now,no more than seven digits are used for phone numbers.The most reasonable psychological explanation for this is that ________________.

Which of the following statements concerned with sensory register is true?

Sensory store memory:

Information selected from sensory register is transferred to conscious awareness or

The working memory is known as the _____________ memory.

What is the capacity of short-term memory?

Which of the following statements about the visual sensory register system is false?

How long do the contents of the sensory store normally last?

What is the capacity of short-term memory?

You looked up a friend's address for a letter you wrote.Suddenly the phone rings-wrong number.Even though you were interrupted for only a few seconds,you've forgotten the address.Which memory system failed you?

The capacity of STM is _______ items.