When Asked to Recall the Name of the First Prime

question 177

Multiple Choice

When asked to recall the name of the first prime minister of Canada,Peter draws a blank;however,when asked whether it was Barack Obama,Jean Chretien,or Sir John A.MacDonald,he correctly answers with the last of the choices.This example most clearly demonstrates the value of

• A)state-dependent memory.
• B)retrieval cues.
• C)cross links in deep structure.
• D)mnemonic devices.

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Definitions:

Names

Words or terms used for identification of individuals, places, concepts, or objects.

Connectionist Model

A computational model of cognitive processes, based on the concept that mental phenomena can be described by interconnected networks of simple units.

Memory Model

A theoretical framework describing how memory processes information, including encoding, storage, and retrieval.

Specific Pattern

A distinct arrangement or sequence of elements that is recognizable and differentiates it from other arrangements or sequences.