Types of LTM

Question 1

Episodic memory

Answer 1

• Ability to recall events from our lives
• requires conscious effort to recall
• Time stamped

Question 2

Procedural memory

Answer 2

Ability to recall certain actions or procedures
- Doesn’t require a great deal of effort

Question 3

Semantic memory

Answer 3

Refers to our knowledge of the world and facts such as what is the capital of France
- not timestamped

Question 4

Strengths

Answer 4

Clinical evidence
- Both HM and CW had trouble recalling episodic memories but no trouble recalling semantic memories
-supports the view that there are different stores

Neuroimaging evidence
- Evidence from brain scans show that different types of memory are located in different areas
- Episodic memory is located in the prefrontal cortex

Real life application
- can help develop special treatment which can better sufferers lives