Introductory Psychology 
Psych 1010
Short Answer Questions
Exam III

The following short answer questions will be on the exam.  Be ready to write answers to each question.  Each question can be answered in a paragraph, although the answer to Question 1 will probably be longer than the answer to Question 2. Question 1 is worth 10 points and Question 2 is worth 5 points.  

1.  During the past couple of weeks, you read a lot and we have talked a lot about memory.  We rejected the simple “container” model of memory and explored the more sophisticated “3 box” model (Sensory, Short-term, and Long-term memory).  The model allowed us to understand many of the processes involved in the acquisition, storage, and retrieval of memories.  One thing we discussed throughout the lectures on memory was how the 3-box model of memory can be used to improve study skills. 

	Discuss two techniques to improve your memory that you used to study for this exam.  Your answer should have the following elements for each strategy: (1) describe the memory strategy, (2) explain how the strategy works in terms of the 3-box model, (3) outline how you applied the strategy to the material for the exam, (4) mention whether you had used the strategy previously, and (5) argue whether or not you think the strategy was effective. 

2.  In examining the cognitive explanations of reasoning, we have challenged the Assumption of Rationality in Folk Psychology.  The Rationality assumption in Folk Psychology states that we follow the rules of logic and mathematics in order to reach a goal.  Describe TWO pieces of evidence from Cognitive Psychology that shows we do not follow the rules of logic or mathematics and so challenges the Assumption of Rationality.