Memory Stores
8.Three of the following statements characteristics of sensory : 1200712.
Memory Stores
8.Three of the following statements are characteristics of sensory memory. Which one is not a characteristic of sensory memory?
a.Its capacity is virtually unlimited.
b.It holds information in unorganized form.
c.Information is quickly lost if it isn’t processed.
d.Information can be retained in it if rehearsed.
9.Three of the following statements are characteristics of working memory. Which one is not a characteristic of working memory memory?
a.Limited capacity
b.Holds information in unorganized form
c.The conscious component of the memory stores
d.Contains a visual and verbal processor that work independently
10.Three of the following statements are characteristics of long-term memory. Which one is not a characteristic of long-term memory?
a.The conscious component of the memory stores
b.Permanent information store
c.Stores information in the form of schemas and images
d.Virtually unlimited capacity
11. The memory store that briefly holds incoming stimuli from the environment until they can be processed is called:
a.sensory memory.
b.working memory.
c.semantic memory.
d.long-term memory.
12.In the model of human memory, which of the following is not a memory store?
a.Long-term memory
b.Sensory memory
c.Semantic memory
d.Working memory
13. According to descriptions of the model of human memory, the information store that holds an exact copy of stimuli for a very brief period of time is referred to as:
a.sensory memory.
b.working memory.
c.short-term memory.
d.long-term memory.
14.According to research, for approximately how long does our visual sensory memory hold information?
a. 1 second
b. 5 seconds
c. 8 seconds
d.20 seconds
15.According to research, for approximately how long does our auditory sensory memory hold information?
a. 1 second
b. 4 seconds
c. 8 seconds
d.20 seconds
16.Which of the following statements is true of sensory memory?
a.It can hold a limited amount of information.
b.Information in it is in the form of concepts and rules.
c.Information in it has been assigned meaning.
d.It holds information for a very short period of time.
17. We see a flashlight whirling in a darkened room. We tend to see a “circle of light” for an instant as the flashlight whirls around. This tendency to briefly see the “circle of light” most closely relates to:
a.sensory memory.
b.working memory.
c.long-term memory.
d.both working memory and long-term memory.
Memory Stores
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