Procedural Memory

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What type of memory is involved in performing a skill or task?

  1. Procedural Memory

  2. Declarative Memory

  3. Working Memory

  4. Sensory Memory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Procedural memory is the type of memory that is involved in performing a skill or task. It is responsible for the automatic and unconscious execution of learned motor skills and habits.

What is the term for the gradual improvement in performance of a skill or task over time?

  1. Practice Effect

  2. Priming

  3. Incidental Learning

  4. Retroactive Interference


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Practice effect refers to the gradual improvement in performance of a skill or task over time as a result of repeated practice and experience.

Which brain structure is primarily responsible for procedural memory?

  1. Hippocampus

  2. Amygdala

  3. Cerebellum

  4. Prefrontal Cortex


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The cerebellum is the brain structure that is primarily responsible for procedural memory. It is involved in coordinating and executing motor skills and movements.

What is the term for the inability to perform a previously learned skill or task?

  1. Amnesia

  2. Aphasia

  3. Apraxia

  4. Agnosia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Apraxia is the term for the inability to perform a previously learned skill or task. It is a neurological disorder that affects the ability to plan and execute motor movements.

Which type of procedural memory is involved in learning how to play a musical instrument?

  1. Classical Conditioning

  2. Operant Conditioning

  3. Implicit Memory

  4. Explicit Memory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Implicit memory is the type of procedural memory that is involved in learning how to perform a skill or task without conscious awareness or effort. It is responsible for the automatic and unconscious execution of learned motor skills and habits.

What is the term for the tendency to perform a previously learned skill or task even when it is no longer necessary?

  1. Perseveration

  2. Retroactive Interference

  3. Proactive Interference

  4. Spontaneous Recovery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Perseveration is the tendency to perform a previously learned skill or task even when it is no longer necessary. It is often seen in individuals with neurological disorders or brain injuries.

Which type of procedural memory is involved in learning how to ride a bike?

  1. Classical Conditioning

  2. Operant Conditioning

  3. Implicit Memory

  4. Explicit Memory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Implicit memory is the type of procedural memory that is involved in learning how to perform a skill or task without conscious awareness or effort. It is responsible for the automatic and unconscious execution of learned motor skills and habits.

What is the term for the process of forgetting a previously learned skill or task?

  1. Decay

  2. Amnesia

  3. Extinction

  4. Retroactive Interference


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Decay is the process of forgetting a previously learned skill or task over time due to lack of use or practice.

Which brain structure is involved in the formation of procedural memories?

  1. Hippocampus

  2. Amygdala

  3. Cerebellum

  4. Prefrontal Cortex


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The cerebellum is the brain structure that is involved in the formation of procedural memories. It is responsible for coordinating and executing motor skills and movements.

What is the term for the ability to perform a skill or task without conscious awareness or effort?

  1. Automaticity

  2. Fluency

  3. Expertise

  4. Mastery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Automaticity is the ability to perform a skill or task without conscious awareness or effort. It is a hallmark of procedural memory and is often achieved through extensive practice and experience.

Which type of procedural memory is involved in learning how to tie a shoelace?

  1. Classical Conditioning

  2. Operant Conditioning

  3. Implicit Memory

  4. Explicit Memory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Implicit memory is the type of procedural memory that is involved in learning how to perform a skill or task without conscious awareness or effort. It is responsible for the automatic and unconscious execution of learned motor skills and habits.

What is the term for the tendency to forget a previously learned skill or task when it is not used for an extended period of time?

  1. Decay

  2. Amnesia

  3. Extinction

  4. Retroactive Interference


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Decay is the process of forgetting a previously learned skill or task over time due to lack of use or practice.

Which brain structure is involved in the retrieval of procedural memories?

  1. Hippocampus

  2. Amygdala

  3. Cerebellum

  4. Prefrontal Cortex


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The cerebellum is the brain structure that is involved in the retrieval of procedural memories. It is responsible for coordinating and executing motor skills and movements.

What is the term for the ability to learn a new skill or task more quickly and easily if it is similar to a previously learned skill or task?

  1. Positive Transfer

  2. Negative Transfer

  3. Generalization

  4. Discrimination


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Positive transfer is the ability to learn a new skill or task more quickly and easily if it is similar to a previously learned skill or task. This is because the previously learned skill or task provides a foundation for the new skill or task.

Which type of procedural memory is involved in learning how to drive a car?

  1. Classical Conditioning

  2. Operant Conditioning

  3. Implicit Memory

  4. Explicit Memory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Implicit memory is the type of procedural memory that is involved in learning how to perform a skill or task without conscious awareness or effort. It is responsible for the automatic and unconscious execution of learned motor skills and habits.

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