AO1

• What are the three types of long term memory?

  Episodic, semantic, procedural memory
• What is another name for episodic and semantic memory?

  Declarative memory
• How does procedural memory differ from episodic and semantic memory?

  It is non-declarative and automatic
• What does episodic memory refer to?


  Recalling events from our lives
• What does it mean that episodic memories are time stamped?

  You remember when the events happened
• What are the multiple elements that make up episodic memories?

  Details, context, and emotions
• How do contextual details enhance episodic memory?

  They provide background for the event
• What is semantic memory compared to?

  An encyclopaedia and a dictionary
• How are semantic memories different from episodic memories in terms of time stamping?

  They are not time stamped
• How can episodic memories transform into semantic memories?

  By losing associations with specific events
• What does procedural memory refer to?

  Memory for actions and skills
• How do we typically recall procedural memories?

  With very little effort
• Why might it be difficult to explain procedural skills to someone else?

  They have become automatic actions
• What is episodic memory?

  A memory of personal life events
• What is semantic memory?

  Memory of facts and knowledge
• How does semantic memory differ from episodic memory?

  Semantic memory lacks detailed personal context
• What is procedural memory?

  Memory of how to perform actions
• What type of memory is declarative memory?

  Memories that can be consciously recalled
• What is non-declarative memory?

  Memories that cannot be consciously recalled
• What are the types of memory discussed?

  • Episodic memory
  • Semantic memory
  • Procedural memory
  • Declarative memory
  • Non-declarative memory
• How are episodic and semantic memory related?

  Both require conscious recall and are declarative
• What distinguishes procedural memory from declarative memory?

  Procedural memory is non-declarative and unconscious