Everyday Memory

Question 1

Whats is Autographical memory?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Is autoboiograpgical memory different to eposodic memory?

Answer 2

Yes different

Question 3

What is the difference between autobiographical memory and episodic memory?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

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

Answer 4

True - memories of memories

Question 5

Do everyday memories has a social element ?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

Why is autobiographical memories more complex than episodic memory?

Answer 6

• Auto has higher personal significance
• Complex, as often represents several occurrences of an event
• Span across the lifespan

Question 7

Are episodic memories separate from autobiographical memories?

Answer 7

No, episodic memories is actually part of autobiographical memories