According to the passage, how do memories get transferred to the STM?
A) They revert from the long term memory.
B) They are filtered from the sensory storage area.
C) They get chunked when they enter the brain.
D) They enter via the nervous system.
The word elapses in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to:
A) passes
B) adds up
C) appears
D) continues
All of the following are mentioned as places in which memories are stored EXCEPT the:
A) STM
B) long-term memory
C) sensory storage area
D) maintenance area
Why does the author mention a dog's bark?
A) To give an example of a type of memory
B) To provide a type of interruption
C) To prove that dogs have better memories than humans
D) To compare another sound that is loud like a doorbell
Look at the four stars that indicate where this sentence can be added to the passage. Where would the sentence fit best?
**For example, a reader engages in elaborate rehearsal when he brings prior knowledge of a subject to a text.**
1 When a pen and paper are not handy, people often attempt to remember a phone number by repeating it aloud. If the doorbell rings or the dog barks to come in before a person has the opportunity to make a phone call, he will likely forget the number instantly.*
2 Therefore, rote rehearsal is not an efficient way to pass information from the short term to long term memory.*
3 A better way is to practice "elaborate rehearsal".*
4 This involves assigning semantic meaning to a piece of information so that it can be filed along with other pre-existing long term memories.*
How do theorists believe a person can remember more information in a short time?
A) By organizing it
B) By repeating it
C) By giving it a name
D) By drawing it
The author believes that rote rotation is:
A) the best way to remember something
B) more efficient than chunking
C) ineffective in the long run
D) an unnecessary interruption
The word IT in the last paragraph refers to:
A) encoding
B) STM
C) semantics
D) information
The word elaborate in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to:
A) complex
B) efficient
C) pretty
D) regular
Which of the following is NOT supported by the passage?
A) The working memory is the same as the short term memory.
B) A memory is kept alive through constant repetition.
C) Cues help people to recognize information.
D) Multiple choice exams are the most difficult.
The word CUES in the passage is closest in meaning to:
A) questions
B) clues
C) images
D) tests
Which of the following best provides the important information in the underlined sentence from the passage (see below.) Incorrect answer choices leave out essential information or change its meaning.
Humans can easily recall memories that are stored in the long term memory and used often; however, if a memory seems to be forgotten, it may eventually be retrieved by prompting.
A) Prompting is the easiest way to retrieve short term memory after an extended period of time.
B) A memory can be retrieved by prompting, in a case where it has been rarely used.
C) It's easier to remember short term memories than long term memories due to regular prompts.
D) Recalling a long term memory that is often used is easy, while forgotten memories often require prompting.
An introductory sentence for a summary of the passage is found below. Complete the summary by choosing the THREE answer choices that contain the most imporant ideas in the passage. Some sentences do not fit in the summary because they provide ideas that are not mentioned in the passage or are only minor ideas from the passage.
The brain stores information that a person may need in the immediate future in a place called the short term memory (STM).
1. Most people can only remember numbers for a short time.
2. Many psychologists agree that only a certain amount of information can be stored in the STM at once.
3. Some techniques for memorization don't work because of potential interruptions.
4. Elaborate rehearsal is generally considered less effective than rote rehearsal.
5. Assigning meaning to information makes it easier for the brain to retrieve.
