Types of LTM

• What are the two types of long memory

  Declarative memory and Non-declarative memory
• Declarative memoryin the LTM

  Memory of facts and events that can be consciously recalled or ‘declared’. It is

  therefore available for conscious inspection. It is comprised of Semantic memory and episodic memory,
• Non-declarative memory in the LTM

  Memory that does not require a conscious effort to retrieve but is often unavailable for conscious inspection e.g. difficult to declare.
• what is a type of Non-declarative memory

  Procedural memory
• Procedural memory

  Muscle-based memory for motor skills/actions. Unlike episodic and semantic memories that require conscious effort to retrieve, procedural memories can be recalled without conscious awareness or a great deal of effort. For example, an experienced driver will often change gears without consciously thinking about it. However, procedural memories are more difficult to verbally explain than episodic and semantic memories (e.g. explaining how to ride a bike). Procedural memories are also more resistant to forgetting than episodic and semantic memories.
• where is procedural memory stored?

  Brain scanning evidence suggests that procedural memories are stored in the cerebellum.
• Where are semantic memories stored?

  Brain scanning evidence suggests that semantic memories are stored in the hippocampus and recall of semantic memories involves the left prefrontal cortex.
• Where are episodic memories stored?

  Brain scanning evidence suggests that episodic memories are stored in the hippocampus and recall of episodic memories involves the right prefrontal cortex.
• what are the two Evaluations of types of long-term memory

  • it has received supporting evidence from clinical case studies
  • it has received supporting neuroimaging evidence