Types of Long-term memory

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Created on: 27-02-22 00:01

What is Episodic memory?

Like a diary. Specific memories. Make conscious effort to recall them.

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What is Semantic memory?

Like a dictionary/encyclopaedia. Meaning of words, tastes of foods, knowledge on how to do tasks. Less personal and not time-stamped.

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What is Procedural memory?

Memories of how we do things. e.g. riding a bike. Hard to explain because we recall these without conscious awareness.

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Name 3 strengths for types of long-term memory.

Real life application - Belleville found that episodic memory can be improved in old people with cognitive impairments
Strength - Brain scan studies. Tulving had participants perform memory tasks while their brains were being scanned
Strength - Case study

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Name a limitation for types of long-term memory

Problems with clinical evidence - Evidence often based on clinical cases where there is a lack of control different variables i.e. location of brain damage which makes it difficult to generalise.

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What is Semantic memory?

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Like a dictionary/encyclopaedia. Meaning of words, tastes of foods, knowledge on how to do tasks. Less personal and not time-stamped.

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What is Procedural memory?

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Name 3 strengths for types of long-term memory.

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Name a limitation for types of long-term memory

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Types of Long-term memory