Everyday Memory Flashcards

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Whats is Autographical memory?

A

Memory for ones own life. Related to inner sense of self, our goals and emotions

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Is autoboiograpgical memory different to eposodic memory?

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Yes different

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What is the difference between autobiographical memory and episodic memory?

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episodic is the recollection of past events, autobiographical memory is the recollection on personal history and facts and may include episodic memories e.g place of birth

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Everyday memories are often things in our distant past. True or False

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True - memories of memories

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Do everyday memories has a social element ?

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Yes

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Why is autobiographical memories more complex than episodic memory?

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  • Auto has higher personal significance
  • Complex, as often represents several occurrences of an event
  • Span across the lifespan
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Are episodic memories separate from autobiographical memories?

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No, episodic memories is actually part of autobiographical memories

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