LTM and brain structures Flashcards
two types of long term memory
implicit and explicit
explicit memories
a type of long term memory that can conciously/ volunatrily retrieved and brought into concious awareness, they can be declared or stated to someone else
explicit memory aka
declarative memory
types of explicit memory
semantic memory and episodic memory
semantic memory
consists if general knowledge or facts, they are declaritive in that they can be verbally explained to others
episodic memory
consists of personal experiences or events, memories are unique to each individual and their own personal experiences
how are explicit memories recalled holistically
remeber many different aspects of the situation such as the day, time, place and other people that were there
examples of semantic memory
there are seven continents, dogs bark, 3x3=9
examples of episodic memories
getting your drivers licence, what you ate for dinner last night
implicit memory
type of long term memory that is unconciously/involuntarily retrieved, the memory is how to do something and is retrieved without concious effort
two types of implicit memories
procedural memory and classically conditioned memory
procedural memory
involves knowing how to carry out tasks that are facilitated by motor skills
classically conditioned memory
involves an involuntary response, such as fear, to a stimulus which has repeadtly been associated with an emotionally-arousing stimulus. this response is usually emotionally charged involving strong feelings, or an involuntary habit
examples of classically conditioned memory
biting nails in a nerve racking situation (involuntary habit)
examples of procedural memories
how to tie your showlaces, kick a ball
