Memory Types and Brain Structures Quiz Review

What is memory according to J.A. Portellano (2005)?

A neurocognitive function that allows us to record, encode, consolidate, retain, store, recover, and evoke previously stored information.

What role does the corpus callosum play in memory?

It is important for attention, organizing information, and interpreting messages.

Which brain area is key related to amnesia and memory types?

The hippocampus, located in the temporal and middle lobes.

What does Ebbinghaus's Forgetting Curve indicate about learned information?

About 75% of learned information is forgotten after 48 hours.

How does repetition affect forgetting according to Ebbinghaus?

Forgetting decreases with reviews (repetition).

What did Landauer and Bjork (1978) suggest about the timing of reviews?

The time between reviews can get longer each time.

What is short-term memory also known as?

Primary memory, short-term storage, or active memory.

How long does short-term memory last?

About 30 seconds.

What is the capacity of long-term memory?

Unlimited capacity.

What is the duration of long-term memory?

It can last hours, years, or even a lifetime.

What is priming in the context of memory?

When exposure to one stimulus influences response to another (e.g., hearing 'yellow' makes you think of 'banana').

What is anterograde memory?

The inability to form or retain new memories.

What is retrograde memory?

The inability to remember the past.