Memory - Types Of LTM Flashcards
Who proposed that three types of LTM?
Tulving
What are the three types of LTM?
Episodic, procedural and semantic
What phrase can use to recall how to answer a question on the LTM
N- name the type
E- explain what it is responsible for
E- example
D- decelarative or not
L - location in the brain
S - stamped (time) or not
What is procedural memory?
Knowing how
What is semantic memory?
Knowing that
What is procedural memory responsible for?
Knowing how to do things i.e. motor skills (such as riding a bike)
Are procedural memories declarative?
No, they are non-declarative as they do not involve conscious recall
Which area of the brain is responsible for procedural memories?
Cerebellum and Motor cortex
What is semantic memory responsible for?
Storing knowledge about the world i.e. general knowledge such as facts (London is the capital of England)
Are semantic memories declarative?
Yes, as they involve conscious recall
Are procedural memories time stamped?
No
Are semantic memories timestamped?
No
What part of the brain is responsible for semantic memories?
Temporal lobe
What are episodic memories responsible for?
Storing information about events, i.e. our first day of school
Are episodic memories declarative?
Yes, they involve conscious recall
Are episodic memories times stamped?
Yes, we remember when and where it happened
What brain area is responsible for episodic memories?
Hippocampus
Evaluate the types of LTM
-Neuro imaging evidence to support notion that they are different types of LTM (ppts asked to perform various memory tasks using different parts of the brain, assessed using a PET scanner)
-Praised as it uses scientific methods, raising psychology scientific status
-RTS-clive wearings episodic memory was damaged but procedural was still intact
DISCUSSION (ONOY IF U USED CLIVES CASE STUDY)
-Case studies such as Clive have low population validity
