PSYCH EXAM 7 MEMORY AND COGNITIVE
PROCESSES PRACTICE EXAM ITEMS
ANSWERS ENCODING STORAGE AND
RETRIEVAL REVIEW 2026
◉ Specific phobia
Answer: An intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation.
◉ Acrophobia
Answer: An extreme fear of heights.
◉ Arachnophobia
Answer: An intense fear of spiders.
◉ Agoraphobia
Answer: An anxiety disorder characterized by fear of being in
situations where escape might be difficult.
◉ Panic disorder
Answer: A type of anxiety disorder marked by recurrent and
unexpected panic attacks.
,◉ Panic attack
Answer: A sudden episode of intense fear or discomfort that triggers
severe physical reactions.
◉ Ataque de nervios
Answer: A culturally specific syndrome characterized by intense
emotional distress, often seen in Latin American cultures.
◉ Social anxiety disorder
Answer: A chronic fear of social situations where one may be judged
or scrutinized.
◉ Taijin kyofusho
Answer: A Japanese form of social anxiety disorder characterized by
fear of offending others.
◉ Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
Answer: A disorder characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry
about various aspects of life.
◉ Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders
, Answer: A group of disorders characterized by obsessive thoughts
and compulsive behaviors.
◉ Obsessions
Answer: Recurrent, intrusive thoughts that cause significant anxiety
or distress.
◉ Compulsions
Answer: Repetitive behaviors or mental acts performed to reduce
anxiety related to obsessions.
◉ Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Answer: A disorder characterized by persistent obsessions and
compulsions.
◉ Hoarding disorder
Answer: A psychological disorder characterized by persistent
difficulty discarding or parting with possessions.
◉ PTSD
Answer: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a mental health condition
triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event.
PROCESSES PRACTICE EXAM ITEMS
ANSWERS ENCODING STORAGE AND
RETRIEVAL REVIEW 2026
◉ Specific phobia
Answer: An intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation.
◉ Acrophobia
Answer: An extreme fear of heights.
◉ Arachnophobia
Answer: An intense fear of spiders.
◉ Agoraphobia
Answer: An anxiety disorder characterized by fear of being in
situations where escape might be difficult.
◉ Panic disorder
Answer: A type of anxiety disorder marked by recurrent and
unexpected panic attacks.
,◉ Panic attack
Answer: A sudden episode of intense fear or discomfort that triggers
severe physical reactions.
◉ Ataque de nervios
Answer: A culturally specific syndrome characterized by intense
emotional distress, often seen in Latin American cultures.
◉ Social anxiety disorder
Answer: A chronic fear of social situations where one may be judged
or scrutinized.
◉ Taijin kyofusho
Answer: A Japanese form of social anxiety disorder characterized by
fear of offending others.
◉ Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
Answer: A disorder characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry
about various aspects of life.
◉ Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders
, Answer: A group of disorders characterized by obsessive thoughts
and compulsive behaviors.
◉ Obsessions
Answer: Recurrent, intrusive thoughts that cause significant anxiety
or distress.
◉ Compulsions
Answer: Repetitive behaviors or mental acts performed to reduce
anxiety related to obsessions.
◉ Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Answer: A disorder characterized by persistent obsessions and
compulsions.
◉ Hoarding disorder
Answer: A psychological disorder characterized by persistent
difficulty discarding or parting with possessions.
◉ PTSD
Answer: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a mental health condition
triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event.
