T2 Flashcards
(17 cards)
What brain structure is primarily associated with episodic memory?
Hippocampus
The hippocampus helps encode and retrieve episodic memories.
Define episodic memory.
A type of long-term memory that involves recalling specific events, experiences, and personal moments from the past
Includes details like what happened, where it happened, and when it happened.
What are the key features of episodic memory?
- Personal Experiences
- Time and Place Context
- Emotionally Rich
Examples include remembering your first day of school or a family vacation.
Which brain area assists in organizing and recalling events related to episodic memory?
Prefrontal Cortex
It works with the hippocampus to retrieve episodic memories.
What is the role of the neocortex in memory?
Long-term storage of memories
Memories are transferred from the hippocampus to the neocortex over time.
What is systems consolidation?
The process by which memories are transferred from the hippocampus to the neocortex for long-term storage
This transfer primarily occurs during sleep.
Fill in the blank: Long-term memories are stored in different ________ in the neocortex.
cortical regions
Different types of information are stored in specific areas.
Which brain region is associated with visual memories?
Occipital lobe
Other memory types are stored in specific regions as well.
What does Karl Lashley’s Distributed Memory Theory suggest?
Memories are not stored in one single location in the brain but are spread across multiple regions of the cerebral cortex
It emphasizes the brain’s resilience in memory storage.
True or False: The brain has a single memory storage area.
False
Lashley’s theory indicates that memory is distributed across the cortex.
What is the role of the amygdala in memory?
Plays a central role in emotional memory, especially tied to fear and strong emotions
It helps tag emotionally significant experiences.
How does the amygdala enhance memory consolidation?
By tagging emotionally significant experiences and signaling the importance of the memory
It becomes more active during emotionally arousing situations.
What hormones are released during emotional events and how do they affect memory?
Adrenaline and cortisol enhance memory consolidation, particularly for negative experiences
They interact with the amygdala.
What type of memory is the cerebellum primarily involved with?
Procedural Memory (Muscle Memory)
This includes skills like riding a bike or playing an instrument.
Fill in the blank: Procedural memories are ________ memories.
non-declarative (implicit)
They are not consciously recalled but are performed automatically.
What role does the cerebellum play in motor learning?
Helps fine-tune movements through practice and repetition
It stores learned skills to be performed automatically.
What is the difference between episodic memory and procedural memory?
Episodic memory recalls specific events, while procedural memory involves how to perform tasks automatically
Examples include recalling a holiday versus riding a bike.
