Types of Long Term Memory

Question 1

name the three different types of LTM

Answer 1

episodic , semantic and procedural

Question 2

define episodic memory

Answer 2

episodic memory is the LTM for events or episodes from our lives -events are also time stamped

Question 3

define semantic memory

Answer 3

semantic memory is the LTM for information about the world or world knowledge - this includes general knowledge

Question 4

define procedural memory

Answer 4

procedural memory is used for actions or skills ( how we do things) we can recall these memories without conscious awareness

Question 5

give an example of episodic memory

Answer 5

a childhood memory - first day at school learning how to ride a bike etc

Question 6

give an example of semantic memory

Answer 6

the capital of France, knowledge of your mums birthday etc.

Question 7

give an example of a procedural memory

Answer 7

how to ride a bike, walk and run or drive a car