Intelligence Test Memory and Attention 2

Question 1

The memory technique of grouping individual pieces of information into larger meaningful units is called:

Accepted Answer

Chunking

Answer

Chunking increases the effective capacity of short-term memory by organizing information into larger, meaningful units.

Question 2

Sustained attention refers to the ability to:

Accepted Answer

Maintain focus on a task over an extended period

Answer

Sustained attention, also known as vigilance, is the capacity to maintain concentrated focus on a task over a prolonged period.

Question 3

Which brain region is most closely associated with working memory and executive attention functions?

Accepted Answer

Prefrontal cortex

Answer

The prefrontal cortex plays a central role in working memory, planning, and the regulation of attention.

Question 4

The digit span test, commonly used in intelligence assessments, primarily measures:

Accepted Answer

Short-term and working memory capacity

Answer

The digit span test assesses how many digits a person can hold and repeat back, reflecting short-term and working memory capacity.

Question 5

What is proactive interference in the context of memory?

Accepted Answer

Old information interfering with the recall of new information

Answer

Proactive interference occurs when previously learned information disrupts the ability to learn or recall new information.

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