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Asynchronous Activity Memory

The document outlines an asynchronous activity for a Cognitive Psychology course at Philippine Christian University, focusing on the topic of Memory. It includes guide questions related to various models and theories of memory, types of memory, knowledge representation, and memory strategies or mnemonics. Students are instructed to answer these questions in complete sentences, providing examples where applicable.

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Asynchronous Activity Memory

The document outlines an asynchronous activity for a Cognitive Psychology course at Philippine Christian University, focusing on the topic of Memory. It includes guide questions related to various models and theories of memory, types of memory, knowledge representation, and memory strategies or mnemonics. Students are instructed to answer these questions in complete sentences, providing examples where applicable.

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Philippine Christian University

Sampaloc I, City of Dasmariñas, Cavite

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

CONITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 2206

Asynchronous Activity: Memory


Instructions: Answer the following guide questions based on your reading and
understanding of the lesson on Memory. You may write your answers in complete
sentences. Use examples whenever possible.

A. Models/Theories of Memory
1. How does the Multi-Store Model explain the process of storing and retrieving
information?

2. In what ways does the Working Memory Model improve on the Multi-Store Model?

3. According to the Levels of Processing Model, why do we remember meaningful


information better than surface-level details?

4. How do System 1 and System 2 thinking influence memory processes in the Dual-Process
Model?

5. Compare the Information Processing Model to how a computer functions. What are the
similarities?

6. How does Schema Theory explain both accurate recall and memory distortions?

B. Kinds of Memory
7. What is the main function of sensory memory, and how does it differ from short-term
memory?

8. How are short-term memory and working memory related but distinct?

9. Compare episodic and semantic memory. Which do you use more often in school
activities? Why?

10. Give examples of implicit memory in your daily life. How do they help you function
without conscious effort?

11. How does autobiographical memory shape your sense of identity?


C. Knowledge Representation
12. What is the purpose of knowledge representation in human memory and artificial
intelligence?

13. Compare symbolic representation and connectionist (neural network) representation.


Which do you think is closer to how the human brain works?

14. How can semantic networks help us understand relationships between concepts? Give
an example.

15. Why do hybrid approaches to knowledge representation often work best in problem-
solving?

D. Memory Strategies / Mnemonics


16. Among the mnemonic techniques (acronyms, acrostics, chunking, method of loci,
visualization, rhymes, keyword method, mind mapping), which do you find most effective
for studying? Why?

17. Try creating your own acronym or acrostic to remember a list of concepts. Share your
example.

18. How does chunking improve recall of information compared to rote memorization?

19. In what situations would the Method of Loci be most useful?

20. How can visualization and mind mapping support learning in subjects like science or
history?

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