Research on Memory Reconstruction and Memory Improvement Answers

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Randy was in an earthquake. Afterwards she talked to her neighbors, who explained the earthquake as “destructive” and “scary.” When asked by another person if anything had fallen during the earthquake, Randy said something did fall when, in fact, nothing had fallen. Her factual error is most likely due to which of the following?

Research seems to indicate that using a narrative to recall information leads to decreased levels of recall.

Memory reconstructions are extremely accurate reproductions of information from one’s long-term memory.

One way that a memory could be distorted is if it includes information that did not actually occur.

Source-monitoring error is one explanation for unintentional plagiarism.

One way to enhance deep processing is to make the information personal.

Deciding whether or not something occurred is a process called reality monitoring. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The misinformation effect is an example of a mnemonic device.

The misinformation effect occurs when people incorrectly recall an event they’ve witnessed due to misleading information about the event.

For deep processing to occur, it is best to study information in several smaller sessions than in one long session. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Creating a mental image wherein items to be remembered are linked together is an example of the link method.

Information can be overlearned if one continues to practice it after it has been mastered. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A mnemonic device is a strategy used to improve memory.

It is possible for a mix up to occur between fictitious and factual information.

The misinformation effect occurs when people incorrectly recall an event they’ve witnessed due to misleading information about the event.

Source-monitoring error is one explanation for unintentional plagiarism.