Types of long term memory

Question 1

what are the three types of LTM?

Answer 1

episodic, semantic and procedural

Question 2

what is episodic LTM responsible for?

Answer 2

knowing autobiographical events

Question 3

what is semantic LTM responsible for?

Answer 3

processing concepts and ideas that are not from personal experiences

Question 4

what is procedural LTM responsible for?

Answer 4

knowing motor skills - how to do things

Question 5

describe episodic LTM: 2 points

Answer 5

• have three elements -specific details of the event, context and emotion
• collects past personal experiences

Question 6

describe semantic LTM: 2 points

Answer 6

• relates to general knowledge and facts

- shared by everyone

Question 7

describe procedural LTM: 2 points

Answer 7

• acquired through practice/repetition

- it;s automatic