Types Of LTM Flashcards
What are the three types of LTM
Episodic, procedural and semantic
What is episodic memory
Personal memories or events, such as what you did yesterday. This includes contextual details plus emotional tone
what is procedural memory
Memory for how to do things, such as riding a bike. These memories are automatic as the result of repeated practice
What is semantic memory
Shared memories for facts and knowledge. Such as knowing that Paris is the capital city of France
What are the three elements of episodic memories
Specific details of the event, the context and the emotion
What do semantic memories generally start as
Episodic memories because we acquire knowledge based on personal experiences
What does implicit mean
It is acquired and used unconsciously
What type of memory is implicit
Procedural
Why is it important that procedural memories are automatic
So we can focus our attention on other tasks while performing these everyday skills
Evaluation for types of LTM
- Evidence from brain scans
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