long term memory

Question 1

explicit memory

Answer 1

Involves memory that occurs when information can be consciously or intentionally retrieved or stated.

Question 2

declarative memories

Answer 2

Decelerative memories, ‘knowing that’ –(semantic and episodic memory)
• Semantic memory- knowledge of facts and concepts about the world. This knowledge could include academic knowledge, rules, formulae and general knowledge. EG Canberra is the capitol of Australia.
• Episodic Memory- information about personal experiences and significant events . Includes details of the event and psychological and physiological state when the event occurred. I remember I had ice cream in Canberra.

Question 3

Implicit memory

Answer 3

Implicit Memory

Involves memory that does not require conscious or intentional retrieval.

Question 4

Procedural Memory

Answer 4

Procedural Memory
Learnt actions and skills that can be fully expressed- more related to action.
A second type of implicit memory is the effects of classical conditioning, which we learn without effort or awareness, to associate a NS with a CS to elicit a CR.

Question 5

Difference between explicit and implicit memories

Answer 5

Explicit memory involves the intentional recall of information, whereas, implicit memory involves the unintentional recall of information.