Memory Flashcards
1
Q
What are the types of encoding?
A
- visual (what something looks like)
- acoustic (sound, songs)
- semantic (ability to understand words and concepts)
- tactile (what things feel like)
- olfactory (memory for smells)
2
Q
What are the types of memory?
A
semantic, episodic and procedural.
3
Q
What is episodic memory?
A
Memory for events from your life. Memory for the things you have done.
4
Q
What are some examples of episodic memory?
A
- visiting the dentist
- going to a concert
- a birthday party
5
Q
What is procedural memory?
A
Muscle memory, remembering how to do things. We can recall these memories without conscious awareness.
6
Q
What is an example of procedural memory?
A
Driving a car.
7
Q
What is semantic memory?
A
Semantic is about meaning. It is the meaning of everything you know.
8
Q
What are some examples of semantic memory?
A
- knowing that Paris is the capital of France
- knowing grass is green
