Describe what implicit memory is

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Implicit memory involves the use information from memory without being consciously aware of doing so. For example, when reading a cognitive psychology text, we unconsciously remember various things—the meanings of particular words, some of the cognitive-psychological concepts we read about in earlier chapters, and even how to read. These recollections are aided by implicit memory.

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Using interpretive exercises will typically result in more effective

A. interpretive writing skills. B. measurement of complex learning outcomes. C. motivation to learn factual information. D. sampling of course content.

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Which of the following teacher statements tends to lower test anxiety the most?

a. "Concentrate on what you need to do." b. "Don't worry, you'll be fine." c. "You better be prepared because the test is difficult." d. "Excuse me. I don't mean to interrupt your test but does anyone need a sharp pencil?"

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According to the Flower and Hayes' model, the place where the major cognitive

activity of writing takes place is a. working memory b. long-term memory c. external storage d. None of the above

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