Types Of Long Term Memory

• What model of memory was introduced in the previous video?

  Multi store model of memory
• How is long-term memory coded?

  It is coded semantically
• What type of memory is muscle memory classified as?

  Procedural memory
• What are the three types of long-term memory discussed?

  Semantic, procedural, and episodic
• How can we define the three types of long-term memory?

  • Semantic: Knowledge about the world
  • Procedural: Skills and muscle memory
  • Episodic: Memories of personal events
• What distinguishes declarative memories from non-declarative memories?

  Declarative can be put into words
• What is an example of a semantic memory?

  Knowing Paris is the capital of France
• What is an example of an episodic memory?

  Last summer's bike ride
• What is the role of muscle memory in procedural memory?

  It allows unconscious skill performance
• How are procedural memories characterized?

  As non-declarative implicit skills
• What are the key differences between episodic and semantic memories?

  • Episodic: Time-stamped, autobiographical
  • Semantic: Not time-stamped, factual knowledge
• How do episodic memories differ in terms of recall?

  They can be recalled consciously
• What is the emotional influence on episodic memory strength?

  Emotion affects the strength of memories
• Which brain region is associated with episodic memory coding?

  Prefrontal cortex
• What does the case study of Clive Wearing illustrate?

  Separation of episodic and semantic memories
• What type of research is often used to study long-term memory?

  Clinical case studies
• What is a limitation of idiographic research in memory studies?

  Findings may not generalize to others
• How do modern cognitive neuroscience studies contribute to memory research?

  They show distinctions in brain activation
• What is the relationship between procedural and semantic memory?

  They can produce automatic language
• What is a reason to argue against clear-cut separation of memory types?

  Episodic memories can become semantic over time
• What should you do if asked to discuss differences between memory types?

  Pick a few key differences to use