Question

Which of the following strategies enhance long-term memory by using retrieval cues?
(a) Joe drinks coffee while he studies, so he buys a cup of coffee on his way to his exam.
(b) Ellen visualizes the empty spots in her kitchen cupboards to recall her grocery list.
(c) Bill practices the speech he will deliver to a full auditorium in his quiet bedroom.
(d) Marc looks at a long list of terms he has never seen and tries to memorize them by rote repetition.
(e) Janet always drinks coffee and eats sweets when she studies, but she attempts to take her exam without relying on coffee or sweets
(f)Jason practices his speech in the classroom where he will deliver it.

Answer 1

Answer:

*Joe drinks coffee while he studies, so he buys a cup of coffee on his way to his exam

*Jason practices his speech in the classroom where he will deliver it

* Ellen visualizes the empty spots in her kitchen cupboards to recall her grocery list

Answer 2

Answer:

Strategies that enhance long term memory with retrieval cues are in the options (a), (b), and (f).

Explanation:

Retrieval means accessing and remembering things stored in a long term memory while retrieval cues describe stimuli that aid with memory retrieval. The information may have been stored a long time ago and one may not be aware of it, therefore, retrieval cues help in remembering long “forgotten” information.

This process makes remembering easier. Example of objects used is scent such as using scented candles to invoke the memory of the person associated with this scent. It can also be internal like feeling sad reminding one of a hurtful situation.