Episodic Memory

• What is episodic memory?

  Personal journal of life events
• How do you access a stored memory?

  Using cues or associations
• How can the process of forming episodic memory be compared to a computer?

  • Encoding: Inputting data
  • Storage: Saving on the hard drive
  • Retrieval: Accessing saved information
• What are the roles of the prefrontal cortex, amygdala, and hippocampus in episodic memory?

  • Prefrontal cortex: Encodes and organizes context (who, what, where)
  • Amygdala: Attaches emotional significance, enhancing memory strength
  • Hippocampus: Forms core memory trace, temporary memory warehouse
• What aspect do episodic memories include that relates to time?

  The "when" aspect of events
• What are the three types of memory and their focuses?

  • Episodic: Personal experiences
  • Semantic: General knowledge
  • Procedural: Skills and habits
• What type of memory would you use to recall your first school trip?

  Episodic memory
• What type of information does semantic memory store?

  Capitals of countries and historical facts
• What are the main characteristics of episodic memories?

  • Personal and autobiographical
  • Time-related
  • Specific contexts
• What is the significance of context in episodic memories?

  It provides details about where and with whom events occurred
• What does procedural memory store?

  Skills you've learned
• What type of memories are episodic memories?

  Personal and autobiographical
• What does episodic memory help you remember?

  Specific events and their timing
• What are the key characteristics of semantic memory?

  • Holds general knowledge and facts
  • Not tied to personal experiences
  • Objective and universal information
• How can you differentiate between episodic and semantic memories?

  • Episodic: Personal experiences
  • Semantic: Factual knowledge
• What is the function of the hippocampus in episodic memory?

  It forms the core memory trace before consolidation
• How does episodic memory differ from semantic memory?

  Episodic memory stores personal experiences
• What is the role of the hippocampus in memory formation?

  Acts as a temporary parking spot for new memories
• What is semantic memory?

  General knowledge
• How does an episodic memory differ from a semantic memory?

  Episodic memories are personal experiences, while semantic memories are factual knowledge
• How do episodic memories place events in your past?

  By including a timeline of events
• Where is the coded memory stored?

  In the hippocampus
• Why is episodic memory important for personal identity?

  It allows recall of specific life events
• What are the key characteristics of episodic memory?

  • Stores specific life experiences
  • Includes details about when events occurred
  • Personal and subjective in nature
• What is the final step in forming episodic memory?

  Retrieval
• How does the amygdala contribute to episodic memory?

  It attaches emotional significance to the experience
• What are the three key brain regions involved in episodic memory?

  Prefrontal cortex, amygdala, hippocampus
• What role does the prefrontal cortex play in episodic memory?

  It helps encode and organize the event's context
• What is the function of the amygdala in memory processing?

  It processes emotional aspects of memory
• What happens during the encoding process of episodic memory?

  The brain processes and codes information
• What analogy is used to explain episodic memory formation?

  Like a computer's data processing
• How do frequency-specific synchronization aid in memory retrieval?

  It reactivates memory cell assemblies
• How does episodic memory shape our personal identity?

  By influencing who we are through memories
• How does aging affect the recall of personal events?

  It makes it harder to recall them.
• How can visual cues enhance memory?

  They provide additional context for recall.
• What strategies can help maintain episodic memory?

  • Repetition
  • Associations
  • Visual cues
  • Writing in a journal
• What can a stroke damage that affects memory?

  Brain regions associated with memory.
• What happens to episodic memory as we age?

  It naturally declines.
• What is one method to enhance memory mentioned in the material?

  Writing in a journal
• How does remembering your first job interview contribute to your life narrative?

  It demonstrates ambition and determination