Selective Test Student Learning and Development 5

Question 1

Which of the following is a characteristic of long-term memory that distinguishes it from working memory?

Accepted Answer

It has essentially unlimited storage capacity

Answer

Long-term memory has a virtually unlimited capacity, unlike working memory which is limited in both capacity and duration.

Question 2

A student who explains a new concept to a classmate in her own words is likely to remember it better because:

Accepted Answer

Explaining forces active retrieval and deeper processing of the material

Answer

The 'protégé effect' shows that teaching or explaining concepts to others requires deep processing, which strengthens the teacher's own memory and understanding.

Question 3

A student who avoids asking for help in class because she fears her classmates will think she is stupid is most likely affected by:

Accepted Answer

Fear of failure and negative social evaluation

Answer

Fear of negative social evaluation is a form of performance anxiety that can prevent students from seeking help and limit their learning.

Question 4

Which of the following activities BEST exemplifies elaborative interrogation as a study strategy?

Accepted Answer

Asking 'Why is this true?' and generating reasons while studying

Answer

Elaborative interrogation involves asking 'why' and 'how' questions to generate explanations, which deepens understanding and memory.

Question 5

During group work, some students tend to contribute less because others will carry the task. This phenomenon is known as:

Accepted Answer

Social loafing

Answer

Social loafing is the tendency for individuals to exert less effort on a task when working in a group compared to working alone.

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Selective Test Student Learning and Development 5