CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

COGNITION AND EMOTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of encoding plays a larger role in creating lasting memories?
A
acoustic
B
semantic
C
visual
D
recency
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Studies have shown that the long-term retention of information is greatly improved through the use of elaborative encoding.

Detailed explanation-2: -Elaborative encoding of something has been shown to greatly enhance long-term memory.

Detailed explanation-3: -These studies have provided evidence that medial temporal lobe structures play a critical role in acquiring and retrieving both semantic and episodic memories.

Detailed explanation-4: -Semantic encoding is the process of encoding sensory input that has particular meaning or can be applied to a particular context, rather than deriving from a particular sense.

Detailed explanation-5: -Semantic: Semantic memory refers to your general knowledge including knowledge of facts. For example, your knowledge of what a car is and how an engine works are examples of semantic memory.

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