Types of LTM: MEMORY

Question 1

Episodic Memory -LTM

Answer 1

• Refers to ability to recall events from our lives
• very complex- ‘time stamped’ , include several elements,
• have to make a conscious effort to recall these memories

Question 2

Semantic memories -LTM

Answer 2

• Store containing knowledge of the world: Facts (broad)
• Memories are not time stamped
• less personal

Question 3

PROCEDURAL MEMORIES - LTM

Answer 3

• Memory for actions, skills, how we do things
• recalled without conscious awareness or effort
  e. g:driving
• hard to explain to someone else but easy to do yourself