topic test 10 pt.2

Attention plays an important role in moving information from one's __________ to one's __________. A. short-term memory . . . long-term memory B. sensory memory . . . short-term memory C. sensory memory . . . long-term memory D. environment . . . sensory memory

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Two types of attention are __________ and __________. A. focused . . . divided B. retrieval . . . shallow C. stimuli . . . stimulus D. deep . . . divided

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Emphasizing physical structure of a word or how a word is printed is an example of __________. A. deep processing B. structural encoding C. semantic encoding D. phonemic encoding

The ability to keep information or events in one's memory until it is time to retrieve them is known as __________. A. processing B. retention C. short-term memory D. enhancement

One example of divided attention is __________. A. stimulus B. rehearsal C. multitasking D. processing

When a person's attention is divided, one's brain is switching back and forth between tasks rather than distributing attention among all the tasks at the same time. T F

_________ is focusing on something specific in the environment. A. Attention B. Stimuli C. Memory D. Rehearsa

The method of encoding information to memory is called ___________. A. retention B. reviewal C. processing D. rehearsal

The set of things or events that catch one's attention is called __________. A. rehearsal B. memory C. sensory D. stimuli

Whenever Jack hears a new word, he tries to place it in a sentence that makes sense to him. This is an example of __________. A. structural encoding B. semantic encoding C. elaboration D. rehearsal

Attempting to both study and watch television is an example of divided attention. T F

The singular thing or event that catches one's attention is called __________. A. sensory B. attention C. stimulus D. memory

A person who is good at multitasking can effectively focus one's attention on driving while talking on the cell phone. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

Retention is the ability to keep information or events in one's memory. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

Reading a book while eating a snack is an example of focused attention. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

According to Craik and Lockhart (1972), the three levels of processing are __________, _________, and _________. A. sensory . . . shallow . . . deep B. sensory . . . short . . . long C. shallow . . . intermediate . . . deep D. short . . . deep . . . long

A phoneme is the largest unit of sound in a word. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

Phonemic encoding is emphasizing the sound of a word. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

Semantic encoding is emphasizing the physical structure of a word, such as its length or how it is printed. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

What did a study by Strayer and Johnston (2001) regarding the effects of attention on driving conclude? A. Attention is not affected as long as one is using a hands-free phone. B. Driving and talking with friends in the car increases the chance of an accident. C. Driving and listening to the radio increases the chance of missing traffic signals. D. Driving and talking on any type of cell phone increases the chance of missing traffic signals.

If someone is attempting to focus on multiple tasks at one time, it could be said that they have divided attention. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F