Chapter 7: Episodic & Semantic Memory (Test questions with complete solutions)

episodic memory correct answers -memory for specific events in your life (ex. Graduation) -includes spatial & temporal context (when or where) semantic memory correct answers -memory for knowledge about the world & facts Similarities of episodic & semantic memory correct answers both can be communicated flexibly (can be described) both consciously accessible (aware whether know or not) Differences of episodic & semantic memory correct answers semantic memory repeated exposure Episodic memory weakened by repeated exposure Mutually dependent declarative memory correct answers memories which can be consciously recalled such as facts and events. Both semantic and episodic nondeclarative memory correct answers memory for skills, habits, emotional responses, and some reflexes Not easy to communicate explicit memory correct answers Both consciously accessible implicit memory correct answers Memory beyond awareness Encoding correct answers Transforming information into psychological formats Encoding 3 Basic Principles correct answers -mere exposure does not guarantee memory -memory is better for information that relates to prior knowledge -deeper processing at encoding improves later recognition Retrieving existing memories correct answers Memory retrieval better when study and test More cues means better recall transfer-appropriate processing effect correct answers retrieval more successful if cues available at recall similar to those available encoding Involves physical appearance of stimuli and physical context Role of cues correct answers Free recall: open-ended (essay question) Cued recall: prompt provided (fill-in blank)