Memory

As you read Chapter 8, write an answer to each question below.

Describe chunking and its benefits to the process of remembering. What kinds of things can be chunked together?

According to the nonsense syllable list study, what are serial learning and free recall, primacy effect and recency effect?

What are some tips for improving your memory? Give examples.

What happens in the region of the prefrontal cortex?

List the possible causes and forms of amnesia. Explain why the study of amnesia might be important to learning about memory.

Essay Question

• How do you think that you can improve your memory?