Worksheet: Human Memory | Psychology Class 11 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: What is the first stage of human memory?

Q2: Sensory memory has a very short duration, typically less than ___________.

Q3: Short-term memory holds information for a brief period, typically less than _________ seconds.

Q4: Declarative memory pertains to information about _________, names, dates, etc.

Q5: Procedural memory is related to procedures for accomplishing various _________.

Q6: Episodic memory consists of personal life events and experiences, which are often ____________ in nature.

Q7: Semantic memory encompasses general knowledge and awareness, such as ___________ and ideas.

Q8: Concepts are the most significant unit of knowledge representation in ________-term memory.

Q9: The Dual Coding Hypothesis suggests that knowledge related to concrete objects is encoded both ___________ and ___________.

Q10: Mnemonics using organization may involve techniques like ____________ and the First Letter Technique.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: Sensory memory has a very short duration.
Reason: Sensory memory can retain information for several hours.
(a) Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(c) Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q2: Assertion: Episodic memory consists of personal life events and experiences.
Reason: Semantic memory is emotional in nature.
(a) Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(c) Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true. 

Q3: Assertion: Long-term memory has unlimited storage capacity.
Reason: Declarative memory is related to procedures for performing various tasks.
(a) Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(c) Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true. 

Q4: Assertion: The Dual Coding Hypothesis suggests that knowledge related to concrete objects is encoded only verbally.
Reason: Images are a concrete form of representation in memory.
(a) Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(c) Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true. 

Q5: Assertion: Mnemonics using images can help enhance memory.
Reason: The Method of Loci is a technique for imposing a particular order on the material to be remembered.
(a) Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(c) Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true. 

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the three stages of human memory briefly.

Q2: What is the capacity and duration of sensory memory?

Q3: Give an example of declarative memory.

Q4: Provide an example of procedural memory.

Q5: Distinguish between episodic and semantic memory.

Q6: What is the significance of concepts in long-term memory?

Q7: How are schemas used to organize knowledge?

Q8: Who proposed the Dual Coding Hypothesis?

Q9: What is the nature of forgetting according to Hermann Ebbinghaus?

Q10: Explain the trace theory of forgetting.

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Describe the Atkinson-Shiffrin model of memory.

Q2: Explain the types of long-term memory in detail.

Q3: How does the keyword method in mnemonics work?

Q4: Elaborate on the concept of chunking in memory.

Q5: Discuss the significance of deep-level processing in memory enhancement.

Q6: What are retrieval cues, and how do they aid memory retrieval?

Q7: What is the role of organization in mnemonic techniques?

Q8: Explain the information presented in the text regarding the rate of forgetting.

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Discuss the stages of memory processing in detail, including their functions and characteristics.

Q2: Compare and contrast declarative and procedural memory, providing examples for each.

Q3: Explain how knowledge is represented and organized in long-term memory, including the role of concepts, schemas, and hierarchical organization.

Q4: Describe various methods and techniques for enhancing memory as discussed in the text, and provide examples of their practical applications.

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