Unlocking the Mysteries of Memory: Ten Engaging Cognitive Science Questions

1.When we learn new information, the forgetting curve indicates:
a) We immediately forget most of what we’ve learned
b) We forget most of what we’ve learned within a few days of learning
c) We forget most of what we’ve learned within a few weeks of learning
d) We do not forget any of what we’ve learned

Correct Answer:b) We forget most of what we’ve learned within a few days of learning
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2.The working memory center of the brain is located in which area?
a) Cerebral cortex
b) Hippocampus
c) Cerebellum
d) Amygdala

Correct Answer:a) Cerebral cortex
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3.The primacy effect refers to:
a) Strengthening memory through repeated practice
b) Strengthening memory by linking new information with existing knowledge
c) Strengthening memory by spacing out study time for the same content
d) Strengthening memory through emotional experiences

Correct Answer:b) Strengthening memory by linking new information with existing knowledge
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4.Distributed practice refers to:
a) Taking frequent breaks during study
b) Spacing out practice time during study
c) Concentrating practice time during study
d) Using various different practice methods during study

Correct Answer:b) Spacing out practice time during study
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5.Explicit memory refers to:
a) Memories that can be recalled effortlessly
b) Memories that require specialized training to form
c) Memories that require deliberate effort to recall
d) Memories related to emotional experiences

Correct Answer:c) Memories that require deliberate effort to recall
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6.Which of the following factors does not influence memory?
a) Emotion
b) Sleep
c) Diet
d) Social activities

Correct Answer:d) Social activities
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7.The art of memory techniques refers to:
a) Enhancing memory through creative means
b) Enhancing memory using various memory strategies
c) Enhancing memory through painting and sculpture
d) Enhancing memory through music and dance

Correct Answer:b) Enhancing memory using various memory strategies
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8.Flashbulb memory refers to:
a) Memories triggered by emotional experiences
b) Memories triggered by time travel
c) Memories triggered by external stimuli
d) Memories triggered by psychotherapy

Correct Answer:a) Memories triggered by emotional experiences
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9.The storage center for emotional memories is located in which part of the brain?
a) Amygdala
b) Hippocampus
c) Cerebral cortex
d) Cerebellum

Correct Answer:a) Amygdala
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10.Illusory memory refers to:
a) A fabricated memory
b) A memory generated through thought
c) A memory generated through touch
d) A memory generated through vision

Correct Answer:a) A fabricated memory
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