If, before learning task B, John learned a different but similar task A, his initial learning of task B may be compromised due to
A. trace-decay. HINT: Learn A,
B. proactive interference. Learn B,
C. retroactive interference. Recall B
D. an early failure to learn the alphabet.
Question 2Forgetting from STM is explained by (1) , while forgetting from LTM is explained by (2) .
A. (1) trace-decay theory, (2) interference theory
B. (1) proactive interference, (2) retroactive interference
C. (1) interference theory, (2) trace-decay theory
D. (1) retroactive interference, (2) proactive interference
Question 3An instructor or coach who provides a particularly meaningful or dramatic introduction to a skill component during the middle of a practice session is probably depending on the ________________ effect to assist learner remembering (i.e., learning) of the component.
A. Von Restorft
B. priming
C. chunking
D. serial-order
Question 4In a series of ten items practiced in order A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, serial-order effects suggest that, all other factors being equal, those items most easily recalled at a later time (and, therefore, the ones most effectively learned) will be
A. A, B, C, D
B. G, H, I, J
C. A, B, I, J
D. D, E, F, G
Question 5The process by which a new memory trace is gradually transferred to long-term memory is called ________________.
A. retention
B. encoding
C. consolidation
D. habituation
Question 6Long-term memory is
A. not subject to forgetting.
B. subject to forgetting due to trace-decay.
C. subject to forgetting due to interference.
D. subject to forgetting due to retroactive interference.
Question 7Short-term memory serves as both a temporary storage system and a/an
A. sensory filter.
B. indexing system.
C. sorting system.
D. temporary workspace.
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