long term memory Flashcards
what is long term memory?
the information is encoded (semantically) and stored( in semantic networks) , and as long as you know enough about the information, the information can be retrieved
what is semantically def?
semantically: in a way that relates to the different meanings of words or other signs or symbols
- maths symbols
what are semantic networks?
Semantic networks: a hierarchical pattern of nodes with links between related nodes
- link between ideas/ topics
duration of long term memory?
duration:
unsure, are maintained because of physiological changes to the neurons and their connections with other neurons.
capacity of long term memory?
capacity: limitless
why do we forget?
“Forgetting” long-term memories is due to poor retrieval cues rather than capacity limitations.
what are retrieval cues?
mental reminders or prompts that we create to assist our recollection later on
what is procedural memory?
one aspect of implicit memory; memory for how to perform particular tasks, skills or actions
→ I remember how to ride a bike
what is declarative memory
a long-term memory store of personal experiences (episodic) and facts (semantic)
what is semantic memory
memory for facts or general knowledge
→ I remember all the organelles in a cell from general knowledge
what is episodic memory
long-term memories of episodes or experiences in your life
→ I remember the last time I saw my grandma
what is implicit memory
memories of skills, emotions, preferences and dispositions; also called procedural or non-declarative memories; processed in the amygdala and possibly the cerebellum
skill → I remember how to ride a bike
emotion → I remember the last time I saw my grandma
preference → I remember that I don’t like pumpkin
dispositions → I remember my values and my faith
what is explicit memory
memories of facts, names, images and events; also called declarative memories
facts → I remember all the organelles in a cell
names → I remember my friends names
images → I remember drawing or photos
events → I remember important events ( when I got my braces off)
