Long-Term Memory Flashcards
1
Q
What is LTM?
A
The continuous storage of information.
2
Q
What is the capacity of LTM?
A
Unlimited.
3
Q
What is the strength of long-term memories?
A
- Not all memories are remembered equally as strong.
- This makes it harder to remember some memories.
- Prompts make it easier to access a memory.
4
Q
What is the coding of the LTM?
A
Primarily semantic.
5
Q
What are the two types of LTM?
A
- Explicit.
- Implicit.
6
Q
What is explicit memory?
A
When an individual conciously tries to remember and recall a memory.
7
Q
What is implicit memory?
A
Memories that are not part of an individual’s consciousness and are formed from behaviours.
8
Q
What is procedural memory?
A
A type of implicit memory that stores information about how to do things.
9
Q
What is an example of procedural memory?
A
- How to swim front crawl.
- An individual will practic the stoke.
- If they will practice many times until they are good.
- Once they learn how to swim front crawl they won’t forget how to do it.
