According to the Discussion in Chapter 8, John Anderson's ACT-R

question 78

Multiple Choice

According to the discussion in Chapter 8, John Anderson's ACT-R theory

• A) focuses on discovering how experts and novices categorize new objects.
• B) explains how working memory processes semantic information; however, ACT-R theory is not currently concerned with the way this information is stored in long-term memory.
• C) proposes that each concept in semantic memory can be described in terms of a list of characteristics that its members must possess.
• D) attempts to explain processes such as language, reasoning and decision making-in addition to semantic memory.

Explain the phenomena of memory distortions and the creation of false memories.

Describe the effectiveness of various memory improvement techniques.

Understand the concept of memory encoding and retrieval processes.

Acknowledge the effects of distributed practice on long-term memory retention.

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Definitions:

Nerve

A bundle of nerve fibers (axons and sometimes dendrites) in the peripheral nervous system.

Cranial Nerves

Twelve pairs of nerves that emerge directly from the brain, not the spinal cord, and control many functions including eye movement, facial sensations, and taste.

Pairs

Two items, individuals, or elements grouped together.

Neurogenesis

The process of generating new neurons in the brain, which can occur in certain brain regions throughout life.