EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
CHAPTER 6 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
information-processing theory - Correct Answers -cognitive theory of learning that
describes the processing, storage, and retrieval of knowledge in the mind
sensory register - Correct Answers -component of the memory system in which
information is received and held for very short periods of time
perception - Correct Answers -a person's interpretation of stimuli
attention - Correct Answers -active focus on certain stimuli to the exclusion of others
short-term or working memory - Correct Answers -the component of memory in which
limited amounts of information can be stored for a few seconds
rote learning - Correct Answers -memorization of facts or association that might be
essentially arbitrary
meaningful memory - Correct Answers -mental processing of new information that
relates to previously learned knowledge
inert knowledge - Correct Answers -learned information that could be applied to a wide
range of situations but whose use is limited to restricted, often artificial, applications
rehearsal - Correct Answers -mental repetition of information, which can improve its
retention
long-term memory - Correct Answers -the components of memory in which large
amounts of information can be stored for long periods of time
episodic memory - Correct Answers -a part of long-term memory that stores images of
our personal experiences
CHAPTER 6 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
information-processing theory - Correct Answers -cognitive theory of learning that
describes the processing, storage, and retrieval of knowledge in the mind
sensory register - Correct Answers -component of the memory system in which
information is received and held for very short periods of time
perception - Correct Answers -a person's interpretation of stimuli
attention - Correct Answers -active focus on certain stimuli to the exclusion of others
short-term or working memory - Correct Answers -the component of memory in which
limited amounts of information can be stored for a few seconds
rote learning - Correct Answers -memorization of facts or association that might be
essentially arbitrary
meaningful memory - Correct Answers -mental processing of new information that
relates to previously learned knowledge
inert knowledge - Correct Answers -learned information that could be applied to a wide
range of situations but whose use is limited to restricted, often artificial, applications
rehearsal - Correct Answers -mental repetition of information, which can improve its
retention
long-term memory - Correct Answers -the components of memory in which large
amounts of information can be stored for long periods of time
episodic memory - Correct Answers -a part of long-term memory that stores images of
our personal experiences
