Long Term Memory Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Episodic Memory
A
They are stories episodes from our lives. E.g. what you recalled watching for TV last night
they are time stamped
2
Q
What is the semantic memory
A
Shared knowledge within the world e.g. where the Eiffel tower is located
3
Q
What is procedural memory
A
Memories for actions skills e.g. what you can do like ride a bike
4
Q
What are advantages for the LTM
A
Clive wearing support (his semantic memories were unaffected)
Brain scan studies showed that there are different stores for the LTM
Real world applications e.g. can improve someones life
5
Q
What are disadvantages for the LTM
A
Tulving suggested that there may be only 2 types of LTM
Lack of clinical evidence
