Long Term Memory + Brain structures Flashcards
Name the two types of LTM
Implicit + Explicit
What is implicit memory?
Memory that does not involve conscious thought.
Either Procedural or Classically conditioned
What is implicit memory also called?
Non-declarative
Implicit Memory is “knowing ____”
How
What are the two types of Implicit memory?
- procedural memory
2. classically conditioned memory
What kind of memories are stored in Procedural Implicit memory?
give an example
skills and actions.
eg. know HOW to draw a star
Why are procedural and classically conditioned memories IMPLICIT?
retrieval is through performance rather than intentional conscious recall
Give an example of how Implicit memory can involve CC, by referring to food poisoning
eg. if you get food poisoning through eating yogurt, the next time you SEE yogurt, the MEMORY of feeling sick will return without any intentional effort
What is Explicit/Declarative memory? Knowing ____
Memory that requires conscious thought and relies on INTENTIONAL retrieval .
knowing THAT ….
Name the two forms of Explicit/ declarative memory and their function
EPISODIC- memory of personal events
SEMANTIC memory for facts/knowledge
Name the 4 key brain structures involved in processing memory.
cerebral cortex, hippocampus, amygdala, cerebellum
What is the function of the Cerebral Cortex?
to store Long-term Memory of both Implicit and Explicit memories
The hippocampus is located in the Medial temporal lobe. What is its function in memory?
stores Explicit/Declarative memories (episodic + semantic)
What happens to the link between the Hippocampus and Cerebral Cortex after 10 years?
link is no longer required to retrieve a memory consciously
What are the two functions of the Amygdala? (what does it form and strengthen)
- to form Implicit memories including those linking to emotion
- to strengthen explicit EPISODIC memories by the release of ADRENALINE
