Long-term memory

• What are the three types of long-term memory mentioned in the study material?

  Episodic, semantic, and procedural memory
• What are the strengths of the theory of types of long-term memory?

  • Memory loss due to brain damage affects only certain types of memory.
  • Brain scans show separate locations in the brain for each type of memory.
• What does 'episodic memory' refer to?

  Episodic memory refers to the recollection of personal experiences and specific events.
• What does 'semantic memory' refer to?

  Semantic memory refers to general knowledge and facts about the world.
• What does 'procedural memory' refer to?

  Procedural memory refers to the memory of how to perform tasks and skills.
• How does Clive Wearing's case support the theory of types of long-term memory?

  His procedural memory remained intact while other types of memory were lost, indicating they are separate.
• What do brain scans reveal about the types of long-term memory?

  They show separate locations in the brain for episodic, semantic, and procedural memory.
• What is a weakness of the theory of types of long-term memory regarding episodic and semantic memories?

  There isn't a clear distinction between episodic and semantic memories, suggesting oversimplification.
• How might your knowledge of a favorite band illustrate the connection between episodic and semantic memory?

  Your knowledge of the band (semantic memory) is linked to your experiences of seeing them perform (episodic memory).
• What are the implications of the overlap between episodic and semantic memories?

  • Suggests that the classification of long-term memories may be oversimplified.
  • Indicates that many memories may not fit neatly into one category.
• What is the mark allocation for outlining two strengths of the theory of types of long-term memory?

  4 marks
• What is the mark allocation for explaining the terms 'episodic memory', 'semantic memory', and 'procedural memory'?

  6 marks
• What should you pick for evaluation points in the exam practice?

  • Pick 2 evaluation points to remember, not all 3 types of memory.