types of long term memory

Cards (11)

  • How many groups is long term memory split into?
    Three groups
  • What are the types of long term memory?
    • Episodic memories
    • Semantic memories
    • Procedural memories
  • What are episodic memories?
    Personal memories unique to an individual
  • What characterizes episodic memories?
    They are time stamped and personal
  • What are semantic memories?
    Memories of general knowledge and facts
  • How do semantic memories differ from episodic memories?
    They can be shared with others
  • What are procedural memories?
    Memories of how to do things
  • What are the two types of memories based on retrieval effort?
    • Implicit/Procedural: Unconscious and effortless
    • Explicit/Declarative: Conscious and effortful
  • What type of memories are implicit/procedural?
    Unconscious and not effortful to retrieve
  • What type of memories are explicit/declarative?
    Conscious and effortful to retrieve
  • Which type of memory requires more effort to retrieve?
    Explicit/declarative memories