Types of LTM

Question 1

3 Types of LTM (3)

Answer 1

• Episodic
• Procedural
• Semantic

Question 2

Key Term

• Episodic Memory (3)*
• ________________
• E.g. __________________________
• _________, _______ and __________ make up an episodic memory

Answer 2

• Personal memories of events
• E.g. a teacher you liked/an old birthday party
• Specific details, context and emotion make up an episodic memory

Question 3

Key Term

• Semantic Memory (3)*
• ___________________________
• May be ________, e.g. ________________
• Or _________, e.g. ___________

Answer 3

• Shared memories for facts and knowledge
• May be concrete, e.g. Paris = Capital of France
• Or abstract, e.g. Language

Question 4

Key Term

• Procedural Memory (3)*
• Memory of ___________
• E.g. __________________
• Such memories are _________ as a result of ___________

Answer 4

• Memory of how to do things
• E.g. riding a bike/tying shoelaces
• Such memories are automatic as a result of repeated practice