Types of LTM

• types of long-term memory

  Episodic, procedural, semantic
• episodic long-term memory is the memory of personal and unique experiences and events that occurred in the past. involves emotional and contextual details. it is also the most unreliable form of memory.
• semantic long-term memory is the memory of universal knowledge, such as dates of events, facts, and concepts. it is not drawn from personal experience as it lacks contextual cues.
• procedural long-term memory is the memory of automatic actions that are muscle-memory once learned. this includes walking, riding a bike of swimming. it is also known as motor memory as it is acquired by repitition and practice. it is also implicit, meaning it has implied meaning.
• Strengths of types of LTM

  Evidence from brain scans - Proof that there are three separate areas of the brain for each type of LTM.
• where in the brain is episodic memory located?

  hippocampus/frontal lobe/temporal lobe
• where in the brain is semantic memory located?

  temporal lobe
• where in the brain is procedural memory located?

  cerebellum
• weakness of types of long term memory

  Original theory may be too simplistic in explanation. Priming and implicit memories. Priming is controlled by a different system than the temporal, possible fourth LTM.