Question

Match the description that best matches the term. (3 points)Decay
Retrograde Amnesia
Amnesia
Repression
Anterograde Amnesia
Proactive Interference
H.M.
Retrieval cues
Retroactive Interference
Hippocampus
When you recall something you rely on these
One of the most famous cases of memory loss was the person with these initials
Loss of memories of personal information
This occurs when new information interferes with our ability to recall earlier information or experiences
This occurs when prior learning interferes with our ability to recall newer information
The inability to recall events or facts introduced since the amnesia began
This brain structure is responsible for the creation and storage of memories
This is the forgetting of an unpleasant event or piece of information because of its threatening quality
The loss of memory events prior to some form of trauma or injury
Fading away of memories over time because they are not accessed

Answer 1

Decay: Fading away of memories over time because they are not accessed
Retrograde Amnesia: Loss of memories of personal information
Amnesia: The inability to recall events or facts introduced since the amnesia began
Repression: This is the forgetting of an unpleasant event or piece of information because of its threatening quality
Anterograde Amnesia: The loss of memory events prior to some form of trauma or injury
Proactive Interference: This occurs when prior learning interferes with our ability to recall newer information
H.M.: One of the most famous cases of memory loss was the person with these initials
Retrieval cues: When you recall something you rely on these
Retroactive Interference: This occurs when new information interferes with our ability to recall earlier information or experiences
Hippocampus: This brain structure is responsible for the creation and storage of memories