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Psychology Quiz: Cognition and "Memento"

Instructions:

Answer all questions to the best of your ability. Each question is numbered, and some questions may have multiple-choice answers. Please answer all questions clearly and submit your responses.

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1. What is the primary cognitive theme illustrated in the film "Memento"?
   (No list of answers)

2. What type of amnesia does Leonard Shelby experience in "Memento"?
   A. Retrograde Amnesia
   B. Anterograde Amnesia
   C. Dissociative Amnesia
   D. Childhood Amnesia

3. In "Memento", what is the significance of Leonard's tattoos?
   (No list of answers)

4. What cognitive process does Leonard rely on most to cope with his memory loss?
   A. Recognition
   B. Rehearsal
   C. Recall
   D. Encoding

5. The narrative structure of "Memento" serves to create a feeling of what for the audience?
   A. Clarity
   B. Confusion
   C. Anticipation
   D. Frustration

6. Which memory system is primarily affected in individuals like Leonard?
   A. Procedural Memory
   B. Semantic Memory
   C. Episodic Memory
   D. Short-term Memory

7. How does the film portray the concept of "working memory"?
   (No list of answers)

8. What is the primary purpose of the photographs Leonard takes in "Memento"?
   A. To document events for the future
   B. To recall personal history
   C. To deceive others
   D. To remind him of his purpose

9. In cognitive psychology, what does "short-term memory" refer to?
   (No list of answers)

10. How does Leonard’s condition reflect the limitations of human cognition?
    A. He can easily form new long-term memories
    B. He is able to process information thoroughly
    C. He cannot form new memories after a certain point
    D. He has perfect recall of his past memories

11. Which cognitive bias is prominently featured in the film, as Leonard tries to piece together his past?
    A. Confirmation Bias
    B. Anchoring Bias
    C. Availability Heuristic
    D. Hindsight Bias

12. What strategy does Leonard use to ensure he can find Natalie again, despite his memory issues?
    (No list of answers)

13. How does the film illustrate the concept of "source monitoring"?
    A. Through Leonard's frequent confusion about who to trust
    B. By focusing on the setting and time of events
    C. By showing Leonard's pristine recollection of all details
    D. Through Leonard's ability to recall specific facts

14. What role do the Polaroids play in Leonard's attempt to reconstruct his memories?
    A. They serve as his only source of entertainment
    B. They are unreliable pieces of information
    C. They help him create a false narrative
    D. They act as visual reminders of people and events

15. In "Memento", which psychological process does Leonard frequently struggle with?
    (No list of answers)

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Answer Key:

1. The primary cognitive theme is the exploration of memory and consciousness.
2. B. Anterograde Amnesia
3. Leonard's tattoos serve as a system of memory aids.
4. D. Encoding
5. B. Confusion
6. C. Episodic Memory
7. The film presents working memory as fragile and unreliable for Leonard.
8. D. To remind him of his purpose
9. Short-term memory refers to the temporary storage and manipulation of information.
10. C. He cannot form new memories after a certain point
11. A. Confirmation Bias
12. Leonard's strategy is to rely on notes and photographs to track information.
13. A. Through Leonard's frequent confusion about who to trust
14. D. They act as visual reminders of people and events
15. The psychological process is the difficulty in creating and retaining new memories.

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Be sure to review your answers carefully before submission! Good luck!