Question 1

What is the process by which information is encoded, stored, and retrieved in the human brain?

Accepted Answer

Memory

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Thinking

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Learning

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Imagination

Question 2

What type of memory is responsible for holding a limited amount of information for a short period of time?

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Short-term memory

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Working memory

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Sensory memory

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Long-term memory

Question 3

What is the term used to describe the process of bringing stored information back into conscious awareness?

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Retrieval

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Recall

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Encoding

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Recognition

Question 4

Which type of memory is responsible for storing past events, personal experiences, and general knowledge over a long period of time?

Accepted Answer

Long-term memory

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Short-term memory

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Working memory

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Sensory memory

Question 5

What is the term used to describe the process of converting sensory information into a form that can be stored in memory?

Accepted Answer

Encoding

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Retrieval

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Recall

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Recognition

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a procedural memory?

Accepted Answer

Riding a bicycle

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Reciting a poem

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Reading a book

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Remembering a phone number

Question 7

Which part of the brain is closely associated with the formation and retrieval of long-term memories?

Accepted Answer

Hippocampus

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Amygdala

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Cerebellum

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Prefrontal cortex

Question 8

Which type of memory is responsible for temporarily holding and manipulating information needed for cognitive tasks?

Accepted Answer

Working memory

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Long-term memory

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Sensory memory

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Short-term memory

Question 9

Which of the following statements about sensation and perception is true?

Accepted Answer

Sensation is the process of detecting stimuli, while perception is the process of interpreting and organizing sensory information.

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Sensation and perception are independent processes that don't rely on each other.

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Sensation and perception are two terms that refer to the same process.

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Sensation is the process of interpreting and organizing sensory information, while perception is the process of detecting stimuli.

Question 10

Selective attention refers to:

Accepted Answer

The ability to focus on a specific task while ignoring other stimuli

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The ability to switch between tasks rapidly

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The ability to multitask efficiently

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The ability to divide attention equally between multiple tasks

Question 11

Divided attention is:

Accepted Answer

The ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously

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The ability to prioritize tasks effectively

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The ability to ignore distractions while focusing on a task

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The ability to switch between tasks quickly

Question 12

What is an example of selective attention?

Accepted Answer

Listening to a lecture while ignoring background noise

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Watching TV while doing homework

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Checking your phone while studying

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Listening to music while reading a book

Question 13

According to the multi-store model of memory, which component holds information for a brief period of time?

Accepted Answer

Sensory memory

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Long-term memory

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Short-term memory

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Working memory

Question 14

According to the multi-store model of memory, which component has a limited capacity for holding information?

Accepted Answer

Short-term memory

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Sensory memory

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Working memory

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Long-term memory

Question 15

What is the first stage of the multi-store model of memory?

Accepted Answer

Sensory memory

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Working memory

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Short-term memory

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Long-term memory

Question 16

According to the multi-store model of memory, which component has an unlimited capacity and can store information for a long duration?

Accepted Answer

Long-term memory

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Sensory memory

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Working memory

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Short-term memory

Question 17

According to the multi-store model of memory, which component is responsible for transferring information from short-term memory to long-term memory?

Accepted Answer

Encoding

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Storage

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Retrieval

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Attention

Question 18

According to the multi-store model of memory, which component is responsible for retrieving information from long-term memory?

Accepted Answer

Retrieval

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Encoding

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Attention

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Storage

Question 19

According to the multi-store model of memory, which component is responsible for holding information for a limited duration unless actively rehearsed?

Accepted Answer

Short-term memory

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Working memory

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Sensory memory

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Long-term memory

Question 20

According to the multi-store model of memory, which component is responsible for the initial processing and filtering of sensory information?

Accepted Answer

Sensory memory

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Long-term memory

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Short-term memory

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Working memory

Question 21

Which type of memory is responsible for remembering facts and knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Declarative

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Semantic

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Procedural

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Episodic

Question 22

Which type of memory is responsible for remembering specific events and personal experiences?

Accepted Answer

Episodic

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Declarative

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Procedural

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Semantic

Question 23

Which type of memory is responsible for remembering how to ride a bicycle?

Accepted Answer

Procedural

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Semantic

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Declarative

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Episodic

Question 24

Which type of memory is responsible for remembering the meaning of words and concepts?

Accepted Answer

Semantic

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Episodic

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Procedural

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Declarative

Question 25

Which type of memory is responsible for remembering your first day of school?

Accepted Answer

Episodic

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Procedural

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Declarative

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Semantic

Question 26

Which type of memory is responsible for remembering how to tie shoelaces?

Accepted Answer

Procedural

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Semantic

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Episodic

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Declarative

Question 27

Which type of memory is responsible for remembering historical dates and events?

Accepted Answer

Semantic

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Episodic

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Procedural

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Declarative

Question 28

Which type of memory is responsible for remembering your last birthday party?

Accepted Answer

Episodic

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Semantic

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Declarative

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Procedural

Question 29

What are the three components of the working memory model?

Accepted Answer

Central executive, phonological loop, visuospatial sketchpad

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Sensory memory, short-term memory, long-term memory

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Language acquisition device, Babbling stage, holophrastic stage

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Episodic buffer, semantic memory, procedural memory

Question 30

Which component of the working memory model is responsible for controlling attention and coordinating information from other components?

Accepted Answer

Central executive

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Visuospatial sketchpad

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Phonological loop

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Episodic buffer

Question 31

Which component of the working memory model is responsible for temporarily storing and processing verbal information?

Accepted Answer

Phonological loop

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Central executive

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Episodic buffer

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Visuospatial sketchpad

Question 32

What is the function of the visuospatial sketchpad in the working memory model?

Accepted Answer

Dealing with visual and spatial information

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Controlling attention

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Processing verbal information

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Coordinating information from other components

Question 33

What is the purpose of the episodic buffer in the working memory model?

Accepted Answer

Integrating information from different sources into a coherent episode

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Storing and processing verbal information

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Controlling attention and coordinating information

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Handling visual and spatial information

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a function of the cerebellum in memory formation and storage?

Accepted Answer

Encoding of long-term memories

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Coordination of voluntary movements

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Motor learning and procedural memory

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Maintenance of postural stability

Question 35

How does damage to the cerebellum affect memory?

Accepted Answer

Impairment in procedural memory and motor learning

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Enhancement in episodic memory and emotional responses

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Strengthening of long-term memory consolidation

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Improvement in semantic memory and language processing

Question 36

What happens to memory when the cerebellum is damaged?

Accepted Answer

Impairment in coordination and motor skills

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Enhancement in memory consolidation

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Improvement in semantic memory

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Strengthening of episodic memory

Question 37

Which type of memory is primarily associated with the cerebellum?

Accepted Answer

Procedural memory

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Semantic memory

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Working memory

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Episodic memory

Question 38

What is the primary function of the amygdala?

Accepted Answer

Processing emotions

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Controlling balance and coordination

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Producing insulin for blood sugar regulation

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Filtering impurities from blood

Question 39

Where is the amygdala located in the brain?

Accepted Answer

Temporal lobe

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Parietal lobe

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Frontal lobe

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Occipital lobe

Question 40

What happens when the amygdala is damaged?

Accepted Answer

Impaired emotional processing

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Enhanced memory formation

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Heightened physical coordination

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Improved decision-making

Question 41

What is the amygdala known for in relation to fear?

Accepted Answer

Generating fear responses

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Improving cognitive abilities

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Controlling aggression

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Promoting relaxation

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