Mathematical Models of Memory

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Which of the following is a mathematical model of memory that assumes that memory is a series of interconnected nodes?

  1. The Atkinson-Shiffrin Model

  2. The Multi-Store Model

  3. The Spreading Activation Model

  4. The Decay Theory of Forgetting


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Spreading Activation Model assumes that memory is a network of interconnected nodes, and that the strength of the connections between nodes determines the likelihood that one node will activate another.

According to the Atkinson-Shiffrin Model, what are the three main components of memory?

  1. Sensory Memory, Short-Term Memory, and Long-Term Memory

  2. Working Memory, Episodic Memory, and Semantic Memory

  3. Declarative Memory, Non-Declarative Memory, and Procedural Memory

  4. Explicit Memory, Implicit Memory, and Prospective Memory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Atkinson-Shiffrin Model divides memory into three main components: Sensory Memory, which stores information for a very brief period of time; Short-Term Memory, which stores information for a few seconds or minutes; and Long-Term Memory, which stores information for an indefinite period of time.

Which of the following is a mathematical model of memory that assumes that forgetting is a function of time?

  1. The Atkinson-Shiffrin Model

  2. The Multi-Store Model

  3. The Decay Theory of Forgetting

  4. The Interference Theory of Forgetting


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Decay Theory of Forgetting assumes that forgetting is a function of time, and that the longer an item of information is stored in memory, the more likely it is to be forgotten.

According to the Multi-Store Model, what are the two main types of memory?

  1. Sensory Memory and Short-Term Memory

  2. Short-Term Memory and Long-Term Memory

  3. Working Memory and Long-Term Memory

  4. Episodic Memory and Semantic Memory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Multi-Store Model divides memory into two main types: Short-Term Memory, which stores information for a few seconds or minutes; and Long-Term Memory, which stores information for an indefinite period of time.

Which of the following is a mathematical model of memory that assumes that memory is a network of interconnected nodes, and that the strength of the connections between nodes determines the likelihood that one node will activate another?

  1. The Atkinson-Shiffrin Model

  2. The Multi-Store Model

  3. The Spreading Activation Model

  4. The Decay Theory of Forgetting


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Spreading Activation Model assumes that memory is a network of interconnected nodes, and that the strength of the connections between nodes determines the likelihood that one node will activate another.

According to the Atkinson-Shiffrin Model, what is the capacity of Short-Term Memory?

  1. 7 +/- 2 items

  2. 10 +/- 2 items

  3. 15 +/- 2 items

  4. 20 +/- 2 items


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Atkinson-Shiffrin Model proposes that the capacity of Short-Term Memory is 7 +/- 2 items.

Which of the following is a mathematical model of memory that assumes that forgetting is caused by interference from other items in memory?

  1. The Atkinson-Shiffrin Model

  2. The Multi-Store Model

  3. The Decay Theory of Forgetting

  4. The Interference Theory of Forgetting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Interference Theory of Forgetting assumes that forgetting is caused by interference from other items in memory.

According to the Multi-Store Model, what is the capacity of Long-Term Memory?

  1. Unlimited

  2. 100,000 items

  3. 1,000,000 items

  4. 10,000,000 items


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Multi-Store Model proposes that the capacity of Long-Term Memory is unlimited.

Which of the following is a mathematical model of memory that assumes that memory is a series of interconnected nodes, and that the strength of the connections between nodes determines the likelihood that one node will activate another?

  1. The Atkinson-Shiffrin Model

  2. The Multi-Store Model

  3. The Spreading Activation Model

  4. The Decay Theory of Forgetting


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Spreading Activation Model assumes that memory is a network of interconnected nodes, and that the strength of the connections between nodes determines the likelihood that one node will activate another.

According to the Atkinson-Shiffrin Model, what is the function of Short-Term Memory?

  1. To store information for a few seconds or minutes

  2. To store information for an indefinite period of time

  3. To process information and make decisions

  4. To retrieve information from Long-Term Memory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Atkinson-Shiffrin Model proposes that the function of Short-Term Memory is to store information for a few seconds or minutes.

Which of the following is a mathematical model of memory that assumes that forgetting is a function of time?

  1. The Atkinson-Shiffrin Model

  2. The Multi-Store Model

  3. The Decay Theory of Forgetting

  4. The Interference Theory of Forgetting


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Decay Theory of Forgetting assumes that forgetting is a function of time, and that the longer an item of information is stored in memory, the more likely it is to be forgotten.

According to the Multi-Store Model, what is the function of Long-Term Memory?

  1. To store information for a few seconds or minutes

  2. To store information for an indefinite period of time

  3. To process information and make decisions

  4. To retrieve information from Short-Term Memory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Multi-Store Model proposes that the function of Long-Term Memory is to store information for an indefinite period of time.

Which of the following is a mathematical model of memory that assumes that memory is a network of interconnected nodes, and that the strength of the connections between nodes determines the likelihood that one node will activate another?

  1. The Atkinson-Shiffrin Model

  2. The Multi-Store Model

  3. The Spreading Activation Model

  4. The Decay Theory of Forgetting


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Spreading Activation Model assumes that memory is a network of interconnected nodes, and that the strength of the connections between nodes determines the likelihood that one node will activate another.

According to the Atkinson-Shiffrin Model, what is the role of rehearsal in memory?

  1. To transfer information from Short-Term Memory to Long-Term Memory

  2. To maintain information in Short-Term Memory

  3. To retrieve information from Long-Term Memory

  4. To process information and make decisions


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Atkinson-Shiffrin Model proposes that rehearsal plays a role in maintaining information in Short-Term Memory.

Which of the following is a mathematical model of memory that assumes that forgetting is caused by interference from other items in memory?

  1. The Atkinson-Shiffrin Model

  2. The Multi-Store Model

  3. The Decay Theory of Forgetting

  4. The Interference Theory of Forgetting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Interference Theory of Forgetting assumes that forgetting is caused by interference from other items in memory.

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