Long term memory Flashcards
What is a major limitation of the MSM’s model of LTM?
Describes LTM as a single, unitary store.
Who proposed that there are 3 LTM stores?
Tulving (1985)
What are the three LTM stores proposed by Tulving?
- Episodic
- Semantic
- Procedural
What is episodic memory?
Refers to our ability to recall personal events (episodes) from our lives.
eg: recent dentist appointment, a family holiday
What is semantic memory?
Our knowledge of the world. Has been compared to a combination of a dictionary and encyclopaedia.
It is less personal and more about facts.
What is procedural memory?
Memory for our actions, skills or how we do things. We can recall these memories without awareness or a great deal of effort. Muscle memory
eg: driving a car, tying a shoelace, knowing how to read
Which stores require a conscious effort to recall memories?
- Episodic
- Semantic
Which store doesn’t need a conscious effort to recall memories?
Procedural