Types Of Long Term Memory Flashcards
What is episodic memory (Episodes)
Episodic memory is being able to recall past events that have happened in your life
What are the three key features of episodic memory
They are time stamped
Will include several elements e.g people places objects and behaviours
You have to make a consciences effort to recall and episodic memory
What is Semantic Memory
It is our ability to recognise and understand basic things and it is our knowledge of the world
What are the features of Episodic memories
They are not time stamped
Lots of material is in there
Subconscious
What is the procedural memory
This is our memory for learning new skills and actions
What are the features of Procedural memory
It becomes subconscious through practice
Normally hard to explain to someone
