Memory-Encoding and Remembering [IAS (Admin.) Mains Psychology]: Questions 1 - 7 of 7

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Question 1

Appeared in Year: 2018

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“Human memory is not like information stored in a tape recorder or compact disc” . Critically evaluate the statement. (Section A)

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Human Memory

  • Sternberg defined memory as the means by which we draw on our past experiences in order to use this information in the present.
  • Different types of memories are explained in the table given below:
Different Types of Memories

Different Views

  • There are different views regarding the recall or reconstruction of human memory system. Some psycholo…

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Question 2

Appeared in Year: 2017

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Explain the differences in information processing at various levels of memory. In what way is recall affected by initial processing of information? (Paper 1)

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Information Processing at Various Levels of Memory

  • The process through which learning occurs is discussed under information processing theory. To be more brief, information-processing theory analyses the encoding and retrieval of information in the memory. According to information processing theory, human memory system works like a computer or infor…

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Question 3

Appeared in Year: 2017

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Explain the role of meaningfulness and emotional arousal in encoding. Discuss the implications of encoding specificity principle. (Paper 1)

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Meaningfulness and Emotional Arousal in Encoding

  • Encoding the information, storing the information, and retrieving information are the basic functions of human memory system. Encoding information refers to the act of getting information in to our memory system through automatics or effortful processing.
    • Meaningfulness of the content has to a lot with…

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Question 4

Appeared in Year: 2015

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Bring out the disruption in retrieval processes due to anxiety, context and repression. (Paper-I)

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Information Retrieval

  • Information Retrieval (IR) is the activity of obtaining information from large collections of information sources in response to a need.
  • Disruptions in the retrieval process result in improper recall of information or retrieval process.

Retrieval Process and Anxiety

  • Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worri…

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Question 5

Appeared in Year: 2013

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What is working memory? Explain. (250 Words)

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Working Memory

  • Working memory is the work bench of consciousness.
  • it՚s concerned with current activities we perform.
  • For example, dialling a phone number, performing mathematical calculations are done with the help of working memory.
Central Executive
  • Working memory is different from short term memory in the sense working memory is active whereas short …

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Question 6

Appeared in Year: 2015

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What is reminiscence? Is it a fact or a misnomer? Support your answer with case studies.

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Reminiscence refers to remembering information related to one՚s life events with the help of mental effort. It is recalling memories from one past event and it is a multidimensional process which occurs in all age groups. Contrary to this age is not the necessary predictor of reminiscence (Romaniuk, 1983) . Reminiscence is defined as the part of no…

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Question 7

Appeared in Year: 2015

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Evaluate two process theories of memory.

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Memory is the ability to encode the information, store it and retrieve at the time of usage. Memory is our ability to remember things. Process theories of memory deal with how the information gets stored. Storage is the memory process dealing with maintaining the information for over a period of time. Process theories of memory do not divide memory…

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