Module 31 Memory

Question 1

This type of storage is generally believed to hold about 7 bits of information

Accepted Answer

short-term

Question 2

This is the part of the brain that is responsible for storing memories

Accepted Answer

hippocampus

Question 3

The capacity for this type of memory storage is potentially infinite.

Accepted Answer

long-term

Question 4

This type of memory storage can last up to a few minutes

Accepted Answer

short-term

Question 5

This memory storage allows you to remember the capitals of all 50 states

Accepted Answer

long-term

Question 6

Echoic memory and iconic memory are both types of this type of storage

Accepted Answer

sensory

Question 7

This type of storage lasts about 1-2 seconds

Accepted Answer

sensory

Question 8

This type of storage allows you to remember your fifth birthday party.

Accepted Answer

long-term

Question 9

This type of memory storage allows us to take a ‘snapshot” of our environment

Accepted Answer

sensory

Question 10

This type of memory storage acts as a filter.

Accepted Answer

short-term

Questions 10