Evaluation: Types of LTM

Question 1

Provide the 1st strength of Types of LTM

Answer 1

Evidence from brain scans

• Episodic memory associated with hippocampus & other parts of temporal lobe & frontal lobe
• Procedural memory associated at cerebellum
• Therefore, brain scans indicate 3 types of memory found in different parts of the brain

Question 2

Provide the 2nd evaluation point of Types of LTM

Answer 2

Distinguishing procedural and declarative memory

• Case study:
• HM’s hippocampus removed to remove epilepsy problems
• Learnt how to do “mirror-drawing”
• Had no memory of learning skill (episodic memory)
• Supports distinction between procedural & declarative memories

Question 3

Provide the 3rd evaluation point of Types of LTM

Answer 3

Practical applications

• Used to train elderly people with mild cognitive issues
• Used to improve episodic memory
• Could be used to support people with types of memory loss