Types of LTM

• What is episodic memory?

  It involves the storage and retrieval of personal experiences and events.
• Can you give an example of episodic memory?

  What you had for breakfast this morning.
• What is semantic memory?

  It stores knowledge and facts about the world.
• How is semantic memory different from episodic memory?

  It is not tied to specific personal experiences.
• Can you provide an example of semantic memory?

  Knowing that Paris is the capital of France.
• What is procedural memory?

  It stores actions and skills.
• What does procedural memory enable you to do?

  Perform tasks without conscious effort.
• Can you give an example of procedural memory?

  Riding a bike.
• What evidence supports the existence of different memory stores in long-term memory (LTM)?

  • Case studies of HM and Clive Wearing
  • Both had severely impaired episodic memory
  • Semantic memories were relatively unaffected
  • Procedural memories were intact
• What does the evidence from HM and Clive Wearing support about memory stores?

  It supports Tulving’s view that there are different memory stores in LTM.
• How does understanding different types of LTM help psychologists?

  It allows them to help people with memory problems.
• What type of memory loss do people typically experience as they age?

  Episodic memory loss.
• What intervention did Belleville et al devise for older people?

  An intervention to improve episodic memories.
• What does distinguishing between types of LTM enable psychologists to do?

  Develop specific treatments for memory problems.