During encoding, factors like types of stimuli, learning conditions, mood, test type, time restrictions, and difficulty are all examples of...
a. distractions
b. independent variables
c. manipulations
d. measurements
c. manipulations
Which of the following is a manipulation of retrieval?
a. Accuracy
b. Reaction time
c. Mood
d. Metacognition
c. Mood
Loftus common procedure consisted of
A) Study phase, Interference, and Observation
B) Watch a scene, do a task, discuss results
C) Study phase, do a task, discuss results
D) Interference, discuss results, and Observation
A) Study phase, Interference, and Observation
The Testing Effect Experiment consists of studying memory performance by comparing...
A) Elaboration and Context Dependent State
B) Peg-words and Visualization
C) Study-Study and Study-Test
D) Cramming and Spacing
C) Study-Study and Study-Test
Which of the following is an example of semantic memory?
a. Knowing what you had for breakfast today
b. Knowing when you learned the state capital
c. Knowing today's date
d. Knowing that Halloween is Oct 31
d. Knowing that Halloween is Oct 31
What is an example of a cover task used in the Levels of Processing experiment?
Does the word contain an E or G?
Is the word a noun or verb?
Is this a frequent word?
How pleasant is this word?
Name the three main types of memory tests.
Free Recall, cued recall, recognition
Provide an example of an effective study strategy and the name of the experiment that supports it.
Taking breaks while studying (The Spacing Effect Expt)
Taking practice tests (The Testing Effect Expt)
Summarizing notes in your own words, organizing notes, explaining to someone else (Levels of Processing Expt)
During a test, matching the conditions at study (Sobriety Expt/SCUBA Expt)