Types of LTM

Question 1

Who found the MSM was too simplistic

Answer 1

• Endel Tulving

Question 2

Outline episodic memory

Answer 2

• refers to our ability to recall events
• these memories are ‘time-stamped’
• single memory will include several elements
• you have to make a concious effort to recall episodic memories

Question 3

Outline semantic memory

Answer 3

• contains general knowledge

- less personal info

Question 4

Outline procedural memory

Answer 4

• memory for skills/ actions
• cant explain how to do these skills
• no conscious effort to recall

Question 5

Give an example of clinical evidence

Answer 5

• case studies of HM & Clive Wearing
• Episodic memory in both men was impaired but their semantic memory was unaffected
• supports Tulvings view that there are different LTM stores