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Long term memory shapes how we think of ourselves

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What is the purpose of the episodic buffer?

  • Integrates auditory, spatial, and visual information
  • Combines with the phonological loop

What is it called when individuals cannot retrieve memories from before age four?

  • This is known as infantile amnesia.
  • Typically affects memories before age four.
  • Common in many individuals.
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How do false memories and the misinformation effect differ?

  • Memories from the misinformation effect are reconsolidated.
  • False memories have not been reconsolidated.

According to equipotentiality, the impact on stored memories depends on what?

  • Depends on the size of the removed piece.
  • Equipotentiality: Brain regions can substitute for each other.

What theory is consistent with forgetting information over time?

  • Decay theory suggests memory fades.
  • Time impacts memory retention.

What did Josie's grandmother say about remembering prom?

  • She said it was "so long ago."
  • Couldn't remember what she wore.

What is the first step for Suvon to recall his sister's new address?

  • Accurately encode the address.
  • Encoding ensures correct memory storage.
  • Poor encoding leads to memory issues.

Is the interaction between prompts and memory engrams called equipotentiality?

  • False
  • Equipotentiality does not describe this interaction.

Do most adults have "photographic memory" abilities?

  • Most adults do not have "photographic memory".
  • "Photographic memory" is rare.

Which option is not consistent with memory loss over a long time?

  • Short retention interval implies brief memory loss.
  • Not about long-term forgetting.

What do fill-in-the-blank exam questions rely on due to lack of retrieval cues?

  • Fill-in-the-blank questions
  • Rely on recall
  • Due to lack of cues

What does anterograde amnesia involve?

  • Inability to store memories
  • Difficulty forming new memories
  • Affects new information retention

What is it called when learning new information interferes with recalling old information?

  • Retroactive interference
    • New learning affects memory
    • Specifically disrupts old information recall

What helps Jasmine anticipate what a wedding may be like?

  • Schemas assist in setting expectations
  • Dress nicely
  • Exchange of vows
  • Reception with food and music

Do memory biases rarely affect how we judge people?

  • Memory biases significantly impact judgment.
  • These biases often alter perceptions.
  • They affect evaluations and decisions.

According to which concept do we more easily recall personally relevant information?

  • The self-reference effect explains easier recall of personally relevant information.
  • This effect involves relating information to oneself.
  • Improves memory by connecting new info to personal experiences.

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