Topic Test Answers

Echoic memory and iconic memory are a part of the __________ memory.

When Colleen first learned the word “ominous,” she pictured a large, dark cloud to help her remember its meaning. Which term best describes this example?

People are likely to remember only information consistent with their schema. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Reading information and applying that information to one’s life and experiences leads to __________ processing.

A __________ is the general idea of objects, events, animals, or people based on common features, traits, or characteristics.

Anterograde amnesia is the memory loss of events that occurred after the onset of amnesia. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Recognition requires one to memorize information for a second time.

Outlining information is an effective type of organization that can lead to deep processing.

Craik and Lockhart (1972) proposed the idea that deeper levels of __________ result in stronger retention of memories.

The memory process of transferring information into one’s memory system is called __________.

As Penny read a book about horses, she applied the information to her experience at her uncle’s farm last summer. This is an example of __________.

The singular thing or event that catches one’s attention is called __________.

Recall requires a person to reproduce information on one’s own.

Repression refers to the idea that unpleasant thoughts and feelings are buried in our subconscious.

Source-monitoring error is one explanation for unintentional plagiarism.

A person who is good at multitasking can effectively focus one’s attention on driving while talking on the cell phone.

Sensory memory lasts a fraction of a second before the information is lost.

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

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

Phonemic encoding is emphasizing the sound of a word.