2.2.2 Semantic Memory

• What major categories branch from the farm concept in semantic memory?

  Animals, crops, and machines
• How does semantic encoding occur?

  By making meaningful associations between concepts
• What type of network stores semantic memories in the brain?

  Hierarchical network
• What are the two main methods of retrieval from semantic memory?

  Recall and recognition
• What is semantic memory?

  Storehouse of general knowledge and facts
• What are the main components of the hierarchical structure of semantic memory?

  • Broad categories
  • Specific subcategories
  • Network system for related information
• What does retrieval from semantic memory involve?

  Accessing and recalling stored facts and knowledge
• What are the main components of a farm according to the image?

  Tractor, Truck, Horse, Cow, Goat, Sheep, Crops, Corn, Wheat
• If you want to remember how to ride a bike, which type of memory are you using?

  Procedural memory
• What is semantic memory useful for in daily life?

  Understanding conversations and news
• How does knowing that water freezes at 0°C help in daily life?

  It aids in understanding weather forecasts
• What is the process of retrieving facts from semantic memory called?

  Retrieval
• How does retrieval differ among the types of memory?

  Semantic uses recall and recognition
• What are the roles of attention, comprehension, and context in semantic memory?

  • Attention: Selects relevant information; focuses on key facts
  • Comprehension: Understands new concepts; relates to existing knowledge
  • Context: Provides background and meaning; adds depth to understanding
• What type of knowledge helps perform job tasks effectively?

  Domain knowledge
• How can you use semantic encoding to remember a new concept?

  By creating associations with known concepts
• How does context aid in memory retention?

  It provides background and meaning
• How do specific items relate to the major categories in the farm concept?

  They further divide into specific items
• What association might help you remember the Welsh flag?

  Linking the dragon to Welsh legends
• What role does comprehension play in semantic memory?

  It allows understanding and relating new knowledge
• How does the hierarchical structure of semantic memory facilitate information retrieval?

  • Organizes information into categories
  • Allows quick access to related concepts
  • Reduces cognitive load during retrieval
• How do attention, comprehension, and context work together in semantic memory?

  • They enhance learning and retrieval
  • Build a strong and organized semantic memory
  • Facilitate the connection of new and existing knowledge
• How do semantic, episodic, and procedural memory contribute to understanding the world?

  Semantic helps understand, episodic reminds of life
• Why is a hierarchical structure important in semantic memory?

  It allows easy retrieval of related information
• What is the purpose of the hierarchical structure in semantic memory?

  It allows efficient storage and retrieval
• Why is understanding relationships between topics important?

  It enhances overall learning
• How do the types of memory interact in daily life?

  They work together to enhance learning
• What is the process of how information enters semantic memory called?

  Semantic encoding
• How is recall defined in the context of memory retrieval?

  Actively retrieving information from memory
• What are the subcategories related to the concept of "apple"?

  Types of apples and apple recipes
• What do cognitive processes interact with to enhance learning?

  Semantic memory
• Why is context important for episodic memory?

  It relates to specific time and place
• What is the relationship between the components of a farm shown in the image?

  • Tractor, Truck, and Machines are used for farming operations
  • Animals like Cow, Goat, Sheep are raised on the farm
  • Crops like Corn and Wheat are grown on the farm
• How does semantic memory differ from episodic memory?

  Semantic memory is about facts, episodic is personal
• How are concepts organized in the hierarchical network of semantic memory?

  Linked to related categories and subcategories
• What role does procedural memory play in daily tasks?

  Enables performing tasks without thinking
• How do recall and recognition methods help in using stored knowledge?

  • They enable access to facts and knowledge when needed
• How does attention contribute to semantic memory?

  It helps focus on relevant information
• Why is recalling the structure of the solar system beneficial?

  It aids in astronomy studies
• What type of information does semantic memory contain?

  General knowledge and factual information