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• Types of LTM

  • Episodic memory
  • Semantic memory
  • Procedural memory
• Episodic memories are stored with reference to the time and place where they occurred
• Episodic memory refers to personal memories of events, such as what you did yesterday. This kind of memory includes the contextual detail plus emotional tone
• Procedural memory refers to memory for how to do things. Such memories are automatic as the result of repeated practice.
• Semantic memory is facts and knowledge. These memories may be concrete
• Semantic memories generally begin as episodic as we acquire knowledge based on personal experience
• Procedural memory is typically acquired through repetition and practice as we are less aware of these memories
• Declarative memory is knowing 'this' as opposed to 'how'

  • For example, Procedural, sematic