5. Types Of Long Term Memory AO1 Flashcards
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What are the three types of long term memory
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- Episodic Memory
- Semantic Memory
- Procedural Memory
2
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What is episodic memory
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Store of events (episodes) from out lives - a diary of daily happenings
3
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Give an example of an episodic memory
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Your most recent visit to the dentist
4
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Why are episodic memories complex?
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- They’re time stamped
- Involve several elements e.g. People, places…
- Have to make a conscious effort to recall them
5
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What is semantic memory
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Stores our knowledge of the world - combination of encyclopaedia and dictionary
6
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Give an example of a semantic memory
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Includes knowledge of such things as applying to uni
7
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Explain how semantic memories aren’t time stamped
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- E.g. We don’t remember when we first learned about Justin Bieber
- Semantic knowledge is less personal and more about the knowledge we share
8
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What is procedural memory
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Stores memories for actions and skills
9
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Give an example of a procedural memory
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Driving a car or playing table tennis
10
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how does recall occur in procedural memory
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- Skills we might find hard to explain because we do them without conscious awareness
- E.g explaining how to ride a bike
