Research Such as That by Rovee-Collier on Memory in Very

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Multiple Choice

Research such as that by Rovee-Collier on memory in very young infants

• A) shows that memory is not tied to the context in which the experience occurred.
• B) demonstrates that infants can remember particular objects only with "reminders."
• C) contradicts some of Piaget's view of the sensorimotor infant.
• D) shows that the existence of memory in infants depends on language.
• E) demonstrates the accuracy of retrieved memories.

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Definitions:

Semantic Memories

Semantic memories are a part of our memory responsible for storing information about the world, such as facts and concepts, that is not drawn from personal experience.

Episodic Memories

Memories of specific events or episodes, including contextual details and emotions, that are personally experienced.

Procedural Memories

Memories of the processes involved in performing certain activities, often learned through repetition and practice, such as riding a bike or typing on a keyboard.

Confabulations

Fabricated memories believed to be true by the person but that actually never happened.