AP Psychology · 2.4 · Classroom testing

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Encoding Memories. Two low-ink student pages with concept connections, model building, and written application. Student practice is open for classroom testing.

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CLSM / AP PSYCHOLOGY · PRACTICE COMPANION

2.4 / Encoding Memories

Name ___________________________ Date __________________

01 Connect a concept.

Explain each concept in your own words. Add a brief example that shows why the concept fits.

Encoding

Elaborative encoding

Semantic encoding

Structural encoding

02 Build the explanation.

Choose the processing task. Match three ways to process a word.

Semantic processing is counting uppercase letters.
Processing the physical appearance of information.
Processing the sound of information.
Processing an item’s meaning.

Semantic encoding

Structural encoding

Phonemic encoding

CLSM / AP PSYCHOLOGY · APPLY & EXPLAIN

Use the idea in a new situation.

03 Make a choice. Give a reason.

1. A spacing study gives one group 60 minutes total and another 120. What threatens the schedule comparison?

Delayed recall cannot be measured.
Total study time is confounded with schedule.
Random assignment is impossible in principle.

My choice: ______ Why it fits:

2. Which claim about a mnemonic is defensible?

It may support remembering while understanding still requires meaningful explanation.
It guarantees perfect recall for everyone.
Remembering an acronym proves mastery of every concept.

My choice: ______ Why it fits:

04 Bring it together.

How would you distinguish a helpful mnemonic from understanding?

One idea I corrected today: ___________________________________________________
One question I still have: _______________________________________________________