Memory Flashcards
The ___________ plays a central role in our emotional responses (especially fear) and attaches emotional content to our memories.
amygdala
The _____________ is critical for the formation of long-term explicit memories and navigation.
basal ganglia
Identify the option that best describes the capacity and duration of long-term memory.
Vast storage capacity, very long duration
Both the __________ and ______________ are involved in the encoding and storage of implicit procedural memories
basal ganglia
cerebellum
Identify the option that best describes the capacity and duration of short-term memory.
Limited storage capacity, limited duration
Explicit memory
Consciously accessible memory responsible for remembering who, what, where, when and why.
Episodic memory
Memory for specific events (episodes) e.g. first day of school
Semantic memory
Memory for facts, not tied to any time or place e.g. the capitol of France.
Implicit memory
Unconsciously accessible memory responsible for remembering how.
Procedural memory
Memory for skills and habits e.g. riding a bike
Identify the option that best describes the capacity and duration of sensory memory.
Vast storage capacity, very brief duration
