Psychology Unit 5 Review

When people search for, interpret, & remember information that confirms their pre-existing beliefs.

____________________ is the process that moves information from sensory memory to short-term memory.

Long-term memory is divided into explicit (________________) and implicit (________________) memories.

_______________ is the process of converting short-term memories into long-term memories.

"Most" adults can't recall events from early childhood before the ages of around 3 or 4.

If a friend recently praised a product, you may think it's a good choice, even if it's not necessarily the best option.

The __________________ suggests that memory fades over time if it is not used.

_______ is a memory disorder causing an inability to recall information. It can occur due to trauma, injury, or disease.

__________ is the process of accessing information from long-term memory and bringing it back to working memory for use.

The human information processing system is a cognitive model that explains how our brain __________________ information.

What is an example of "mnemonics"?

________________ are step-by-step procedures that guarantee a solution to a problem if followed correctly.

____________________ interference occurs when new information makes it harder to remember old information.

A student with high _____________ intelligence might excel across multiple subjects, like math, science, and literature.

Forgetting which president is on what dollar bill means that you probably had a ______________ in this area.

What is an example of elaborative rehearsal?

Unless you focus on it, sensory information will quickly fade away.

__________________ briefly holds information from our senses (sight, sound, touch) before it is processed further.

Short-term memory is also known as ____________________.

What is an example of maintenance rehearsal?

You must _____________information from your short-term memory in order to store it more permanently in long-term memory.

The Theory of ______________ Intelligences says that individuals can be strong in one area while weaker in others.

_________________________ is where information is stored for extended periods, from hours to a lifetime.

If a student expects a test to be difficult based on past experiences, they might try to study more thoroughly.

_________________ interference occurs when old information interferes with the learning or recall of new information.