Types of long term memory Flashcards
Memory
Episodic Memory
Memory of personal events and experiences, including what happened, where, and when, along with associated emotions.
What is an example of Episodic Memory?
Graduation, first day of school, wedding
Traumatic events
Learning important or surprising news
Semantic Memory
Memory of facts, knowledge, and general information shared by society
What is an example of Semantic Memory?
Knowing the capital of a country or mathematical principles.
Procedural Memory
Memory for skills and actions, which are performed automatically once learned.
What is an example of Procedural Memory?
Riding a bike or swimming
Episodic Memory Characteristics
Involves time, place, and emotions.
Requires conscious recall (explicit memory).
What details are important for Episodic memory?
Contextual and emotional details are key.
Semantic Memory Characteristics
Knowledge is abstract and detached from personal experience.
Recollection is not tied to time and place.
What does Semantic Memory sometimes overlap with?
Sometimes overlaps with episodic memory as episodic memories can transform into semantic ones over time.
Procedural Memory Characteristics
Implicit memory (unconscious recall).
Does not require conscious thought to perform the action.
How is procedural memory acquired?
Acquired through repetition and practice.
