Types of Long Term Memory

• What are the three types of long-term memory proposed by Tulving?

  Procedural, semantic, and episodic memory
• What is procedural memory responsible for?

  Knowing how to do things, such as motor skills
• How does procedural memory differ from semantic memory?

  Procedural memory is non-declarative, while semantic memory is declarative
• Which brain areas are responsible for procedural memory?

  The cerebellum and motor cortex
• What does semantic memory involve?

  Knowledge about the world, including facts and meanings of words
• What is an example of semantic memory?

  Knowing that London is the capital of England
• What is episodic memory responsible for?

  Recalling personal experiences and specific events
• Which brain area is associated with episodic memory?

  The hippocampus
• What are the key differences between procedural, semantic, and episodic memory?

  • Procedural Memory:
  • Non-declarative
  • Involves motor skills
  • Brain areas: Cerebellum and Motor Cortex
  • Semantic Memory:
  • Declarative
  • Involves knowledge and facts
  • Brain area: Temporal Lobe
  • Episodic Memory:
  • Declarative
  • Involves personal experiences
  • Brain area: Hippocampus
• What is a strength of the research on types of long-term memory?

  It uses scientific methods based on objective and empirical techniques
• How does the case study of Clive Wearing support the theory of different types of long-term memory?

  He has impaired episodic memory but retains procedural memory skills
• What practical applications arise from understanding different types of long-term memory?

  It can help improve memory in individuals with cognitive impairments
• What is a limitation of using case studies in research on long-term memory?

  They may not be generalizable to the wider population
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the types of long-term memory theory?

  Strengths:

  • Scientific methods used
  • Real-life evidence from case studies (e.g., Clive Wearing)
  • Practical applications for improving memory

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Case studies may lack generalizability
  • Potential biases in individual cases