Types Of LTM

Question 1

What is episodic memory responsible for?

Answer 1

For storing information on past life experiences

Question 2

Are episodic memories declarative ?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

Are episodic memories time stamped and what does this mean ?

Answer 3

Yes

We remember where and when we learned these memories

Question 4

What part of the brain is responsible for episodic memories ?

Answer 4

Hippocampus

Question 5

What is semantic memory responsible for?

Answer 5

Storing knowledge and facts

Eg meaning of words like tennis

Question 6

Are semantic memories declarative ?

Answer 6

Yes as they involve conscious recall

Question 7

Are semantic memories time stamped ?

Answer 7

No

As we don’t remember when we first learned the information

Question 8

What part of the brain is responsible for semantic memories ?

Answer 8

Temporal lobe

Question 9

What is procedural memory responsible for ?

Answer 9

Knowing how to do things for example motor skills

Learning how to ride a bike

Question 10

Are procedural memories no declarative ?

Answer 10

Yes

As they do not involve conscious recall

Question 11

What area of the brain is responsible for procedural memories ?

Answer 11

Cerebrum and motor cortex