Types Of Long Term Memory (Memory) Flashcards
1
Q
What is episodic memory?
A
Memories surrounding personal events, includes people, places and objects involved
They are time stamped - you know when they occurred
2
Q
What is semantic memory?
A
Memories of the world including facts
Knowledge of what words and concepts mean
3
Q
What is procedural memory?
A
Knowledge of how to do things - includes skills that we have learnt
For example, playing the piano or riding a bike