When Recalling a List of Letters (E

question 67

Multiple Choice

When recalling a list of letters (e.g., T, O, D, F, P, A, E, G ) , participants may group the letters into syllables for future recall (e.g., TO, DIF ) . Which of these answers is a potential problem for this strategy?

• A) The chunking process requires resources, and this makes rehearsal more difficult.
• B) The process of converting letters into syllables uses resources that often interfere with memory recall.
• C) Syllables are often nonsensical, and so they can disrupt the recall task.
• D) The use of syllables extends the primacy and recency effects.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Architecture

The underlying structure and systems of the mind that support cognitive processes, including memory, perception, and problem-solving.

Long-term Memory

The storage of information in the brain that can be recalled days, months, or even years after it was originally learned; contrasts with short-term memory.

Sensory Memory

Sensory memory refers to the shortest-term element of memory, capable of briefly holding sensory information, such as sights and sounds, before it either decays or is transferred to short-term memory.

Allocate Attention

The process of selecting where to focus mental resources in order to efficiently process information or complete tasks.