Memory - Long-term memory types

Question 1

Episodic memory

Answer 1

• Store for personal events.
• Memories of when events occurred and of the people, objects, places and behaviours involved.
• Memories in this store have to be retrieved consciously and with effort.
• Example: A wedding

Question 2

Semantic memory

Answer 2

• Store for knowledge of the world.
• Includes facts and our knowledge of what words and concepts mean.
• Memories have to be recalled deliberately and with effort.
• Example: Knowing London is the capital city of England.

Question 3

Procedural memory

Answer 3

• Store for knowledge of how to do things.
• Includes memories of learned skills through experience.
• Usually recall these memories without making a conscious or deliberate effort.
• Example: Knowing how to walk.