2.3 Memory

5. Which of the following illustrates semantic encoding? A. Counting how many syllables are in a word B. Thinking about what a word means and relating it to your life C. Repeating a word several times to yourself D. Reading words without fo

8. When you remember information without consciously trying, it’s part of which memory system? A. Explicit memory B. Sensory memory C. Working memory D. Implicit memory

1. Episodic memory refers to specific personal experiences from your life. ✅ True / ❌ False

6. Sensory memory lasts for approximately: A. 15–30 seconds B. 1–2 minutes C. Less than a second to a few seconds D. Indefinitely

3. Which statement about working memory is TRUE? A. It stores information permanently. B. It has unlimited capacity. C. It temporarily holds information for reasoning and learning. D. It only processes visual information.

2. Which of the following best describes semantic memory? A. Remembering the date of your last birthday B. Knowing how to ride a bike C. Remembering that Paris is the capital of France D. Flinching when you hear a loud sound

1. According to Craik and Lockhart’s levels of processing theory, what primarily determines how well we remember information? A. The amount of time spent studying B. The depth of processing during encoding

7. Which of the following is a prospective memory task? A. Remembering your childhood home address B. Remembering to take your medication at 8 PM C. Knowing how to use your phone D. Recognizing your friend’s face in a crowd

4. An example of implicit memory is: A. Recalling your first day at school B. Naming the capital of Italy C. Knowing how to tie your shoes D. Remembering to buy milk after work

2. Implicit memory involves conscious recall of information. ✅ True / ❌ False

6. Working memory and long-term memory serve the same function. ✅ True / ❌ False

3. Phonemic encoding focuses on how information sounds. ✅ True / ❌ False

5. Structural encoding focuses on the meaning of words. ✅ True / ❌ False