Apply context- and state-dependent memory to retrieval success, then explain how monitoring one's knowledge and strategies demonstrates metacognition.
Jackie has been chosen for the lead role in the school play. She is both nervous and excited about this opportunity.
Part A Explain how each of the following concepts may help her performance in the play.
- Context-dependent memory
- Acetylcholine
- Kinesthetic sense
Context-dependent memory
Point 1: Context-dependent memory
Responses must link Jackie's use of something external to her as a memory cue to a positive practice-
/performance-related outcome.
- Score: "Jackie knows that she should rehearse her role on the stage on which the play will actually take
place to do her best in the performance."
- Score references to dialogue or other elements of the play that are external to Jackie (e.g., another actor),
but do NOT score her simply remembering her lines.
- Do NOT score references to circadian rhythm.
- Do NOT score examples of mood-congruent memories or reasons for forgetting (e.g., interference, decay).