The Portion of Long-Term Memory That Stores General Facts and Information

question 121

Multiple Choice

The portion of long-term memory that stores general facts and information is called ________ memory.

• A) semantic
• B) episodic
• C) emotional
• D) procedural

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Definitions:

Depth of Processing

A concept in cognitive psychology that describes how deeply information is thought about or processed, which affects memory retention.

Rhyme

A literary device wherein the ending sounds of words or lines are similar, commonly used in poetry and songs to create rhythm and aesthetic appeal.

Encoding Specificity Principle

A principle stating that the retrieval of information is more effective when the conditions at the time of recall match those present during the initial encoding or learning phase.

Law of Effect

A principle in psychology which states that actions which produce rewards are likely to be repeated, while actions that produce discomfort are less likely to be repeated.