Question 1

Lucinda remembered getting a special doll for her eighth birthday.Which type of explicit memory is being described in this example?

Accepted Answer

Episodic memory involves the recollection of specific events or experiences, such as getting a special doll for a birthday.

Question 2

Having done too many alcoholic shots that night,Deanna barely remembers her twenty-first birthday.That is,her ___ memory for this event is sketchy.

Accepted Answer

Episodic memory refers to the memory of specific events in a person's life, such as birthdays. Therefore, the best choice in this scenario is D, as Deanna's memory for her birthday is specifically in regards to the events of that day. Semantic memory refers to general knowledge about the world, while implicit memory refers to non-conscious memories that are not easily retrieved. Procedural memory refers to the memory of how to perform certain tasks or skills. None of these options fit the context of the sentence as well as episodic memory.

Question 3

The hippocampus is important in the storage of ___ while the striatum is important in the storage of ___.

Accepted Answer

The hippocampus is crucial for the storage of explicit memories, which are memories of facts and events that individuals can consciously recall. The striatum, on the other hand, plays a key role in the storage of implicit memories, which include procedural memories for tasks and skills that can be performed without conscious thought.

Question 4

Anja was in a bad car accident and as a result,she doesn't have any implicit memories.What area of the brain did Anja likely damage?

Accepted Answer

The striatum plays a key role in the formation and storage of implicit memories, which are memories that do not require conscious thought and include procedural memory, such as how to perform tasks or habits. Damage to the striatum can impair the ability to form new implicit memories.

Question 5

Clarissa is watching her daughter get ready for her wedding,and it is making her remember her own wedding day.She tells her daughter about how it was raining in the morning,and they were planning on being outside,so it was a concern,but then the sun came out and everything went ahead as planned.What type of memory would Clarissa be using to remember her wedding day?

Accepted Answer

The memory mentioned is a personal event that happened at a specific time and place, which is characteristic of an episodic memory.

Question 6

Lucia hasn't been swimming in years,but when she falls out of the canoe at the cottage she easily stays afloat.What type of memory is Lucia using?

Accepted Answer

Lucia is using procedural memory, which refers to the memory of how to perform certain physical actions or skills such as swimming. This type of memory is stored in the motor cortex of the brain and can be recalled automatically without conscious effort.

Question 7

The ___ is important in the storage of explicit memories while the ___ is important in the storage of implicit memories.

Accepted Answer

The hippocampus is crucial for the formation and storage of explicit (or declarative) memories, which are memories of facts and events that can be consciously recalled. The striatum plays a key role in the storage of implicit (or procedural) memories, such as skills and habits.

Question 8

Semantic is to ___ memory,as episodic is to ___ memory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Semantic is to ___ memory,as episodic is...

Question 9

Saafir has sustained damage to his striatum due to a car accident.What part of his memory is likely to be affected as a result?

Accepted Answer

The striatum is primarily involved in the procedural memory part of implicit memory, which includes the learning of motor skills, habits, and routines that are performed without conscious thought.

Question 10

Lila broke her leg last summer and as such has NOT been able to ride her bicycle.After Lila's leg heals,she finds she does NOT have to relearn how to ride her bike.This is because riding a bike involves ___memory,which is a subdivision of ___ memory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lila broke her leg last summer and...

Question 11

Kelsea hasn't ridden a bike in years,but when her and her husband rent bikes in Jamaica,she easily balances,turns,and stops her bike.What type of memory is Kelsea using?

Accepted Answer

Kelsea is using her procedural memory, which is responsible for learned skills and habits, such as bike riding.

Question 12

Cole knows that the capital of Newfoundland is St.John's.This is an example of a(n)___ memory.

Accepted Answer

The fact of knowing the capital of Newfoundland is a piece of factual or declarative knowledge, which falls under the category of semantic memory. It is not related to personal experiences or events (episodic memory), nor is it a skill or habit (procedural memory). It is also not an unconscious or automatic memory (implicit memory).

Question 13

A person's memory for personal events or moments from their life is called

Accepted Answer

Episodic memory refers to memories of personal experiences and specific events in a person's life, such as a memorable birthday party or a first day of school. Semantic memory refers to memory for general knowledge and facts, such as remembering the capital of a country. Implicit memory refers to memories formed without consciously trying to remember, such as learning to ride a bike. Procedural memory refers to memory for how to perform a specific task or skill, such as tying shoes or playing an instrument.

Question 14

Sergio was downhill skiing and had a bad fall.As a result,he can't form any new long-term explicit memories.What area of the brain did Sergio likely damage?

Accepted Answer

The hippocampus is responsible for forming new long-term explicit memories, so damage to this area of the brain would likely prevent Sergio from being able to create new memories.

Question 15

Katrina has sustained damage to her hippocampus because of a skiing accident.What part of her memory is most likely affected as a result?

Accepted Answer

The hippocampus is primarily responsible for encoding and retrieving explicit memories. Therefore, Katrina's explicit memory is most likely affected. Short-term memory, implicit memory, and procedural memory may be affected by damage to other areas of the brain.

Question 16

Kenneth and his wife are watching their oldest son graduate from high school,and it is making them remember all the other big achievements he has had: The time he caught the biggest fish at the Yacht Club,the time he got a grand slam and they won the provincial championships,or the time he accidentally scheduled two dates on the same night.What type of memory would Kenneth and his wife be using to remember all these events?

Accepted Answer

Kenneth and his wife are remembering specific events that occurred in their son's life, such as catching the biggest fish or winning a championship. These memories are examples of episodic memory, which refers to the ability to recall specific events or experiences.

Question 17

Hippocampus is to ___ memory,as striatum is to ___ memory.

Accepted Answer

The hippocampus is primarily associated with explicit memory, which involves conscious recollection of facts and events. The striatum is associated with implicit memory, which involves unconscious skills and habits.

Question 18

Tim has just finished watching a horror movie.Afterward,when his cat knocks over a plant,Tim jumps in fright.This is an example of ___ which is part of ___ memory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tim has just finished watching a horror...

Question 19

Memories that a person is NOT consciously aware of knowing or having learned are called

Accepted Answer

Memories that a person is not consciously aware of knowing or having learned are called implicit memories.

Question 20

A person's memory for general facts and knowledge is called

Accepted Answer

Semantic memory refers to a person's ability to remember knowledge about the world around them, such as facts, ideas, and concepts. It is distinct from episodic memory, which refers to the memory of personal experiences, and implicit memory, which includes unconscious memories such as skills and habits. Procedural memory, on the other hand, refers to memory for motor skills and how to perform specific tasks.

Quiz 8: Memory

Lucinda remembered getting a special doll for her eighth birthday.Which type of explicit memory is being described in this example?

Having done too many alcoholic shots that night,Deanna barely remembers her twenty-first birthday.That is,her ___ memory for this event is sketchy.

The hippocampus is important in the storage of _ while the striatum is important in the storage of _.

Anja was in a bad car accident and as a result,she doesn't have any implicit memories.What area of the brain did Anja likely damage?

Lucia hasn't been swimming in years,but when she falls out of the canoe at the cottage she easily stays afloat.What type of memory is Lucia using?

The _ is important in the storage of explicit memories while the _ is important in the storage of implicit memories.

Semantic is to _ memory,as episodic is to _ memory.

Saafir has sustained damage to his striatum due to a car accident.What part of his memory is likely to be affected as a result?

Lila broke her leg last summer and as such has NOT been able to ride her bicycle.After Lila's leg heals,she finds she does NOT have to relearn how to ride her bike.This is because riding a bike involves _memory,which is a subdivision of _ memory.

Kelsea hasn't ridden a bike in years,but when her and her husband rent bikes in Jamaica,she easily balances,turns,and stops her bike.What type of memory is Kelsea using?

Cole knows that the capital of Newfoundland is St.John's.This is an example of a(n) ___ memory.

A person's memory for personal events or moments from their life is called

Sergio was downhill skiing and had a bad fall.As a result,he can't form any new long-term explicit memories.What area of the brain did Sergio likely damage?

Katrina has sustained damage to her hippocampus because of a skiing accident.What part of her memory is most likely affected as a result?

Hippocampus is to _ memory,as striatum is to _ memory.

Tim has just finished watching a horror movie.Afterward,when his cat knocks over a plant,Tim jumps in fright.This is an example of _ which is part of _ memory.

Memories that a person is NOT consciously aware of knowing or having learned are called

A person's memory for general facts and knowledge is called