GRE Subject Test: Psychology : Memory Systems & Processes
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Example Question #1 : Memory Systems & Processes
Sarah and Anton are having trouble remembering the name of a particular street. Sarah says that she thinks the street is named after a type of fruit. Then Anton suddenly remembers: "Peach Street." This is an example of which of the following psychological phenomena?
The "hint" effect
Recognition
Episodic memory
Cued recall
Cued recall
In cued recall, a person's retrieval of information is facilitated by the use of cues. This concept can be used effectively when studying for an exam. It can aid in the encoding and recall of information. The more cues, then the easier it is to effectively recall information.
Example Question #2 : Memory Systems & Processes
Most people can remember exactly what they were doing when they observed an emotionally charged event such as the assassination of President Kennedy, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, or the demolition of the Berlin Wall. Which of the following best identifies this type of memory?
Echoic memory
Engrams
Implicit memory
Explicit memory
Flashbulb memory
Flashbulb memory
"Flashbulb memories" are memories that are closely associated with events in a person's life that posses stronger emotional meanings such as emotionally charged events.
Example Question #3 : Memory Systems & Processes
Which of the following properly identifies the three different factors that can affect—positively or negatively—memories as they move from short term to long term?
Depth, opinion, and interference
Interference, speed, and capacity
Color, sound, and volume
Interest, interference, and depth
Capacity, interest, and timing
Interference, speed, and capacity
Interference, speed, and capacity have all been found to specifically limit or enhance encoding, retrieval, and storage failures while memories are processed. Sterling found that only 9 units, +/- 2, can be retained in short term memory: capacity. Other researchers have similarly found that interference can interrupt appropriate encoding, leading to encoding failures, while too fast or too slow speeds can affect primacy and/or recency effects.
Example Question #4 : Memory Systems & Processes
Most people can remember exactly what they were doing when they observed an emotionally charged event such as the assassination of President Kennedy, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, or the demolition of the Berlin Wall. Which of the following best identifies this type of memory?
Flashbulb memory
Explicit memory
Implicit memory
Engrams
Echoic memory
Flashbulb memory
"Flashbulb memories" are memories that are closely associated with events in a person's life that posses stronger emotional meanings such as emotionally charged events.
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