Types of Long-Term memory

Question 1

What are the 2 types of long term memory?

Which is conscious/unconsious

Answer 1

• Declarative - “Knowing that” - conscious
• Non-Declarative - “Knowing how” - unconscious

Question 2

What types of memory make up declarative?

+ define

Answer 2

Semantic - meaning-based memory (learned information about world)
Episodic - Experience based - usually involves emotion at time.

Question 2

What is the 1 type of Non-Declarative memory

* define

Answer 2

Procedural - Remebering how to perform action - typically involves motor skills

Question 3

2 pros 1 con of evidence for types of LTM

Answer 3

Pros:
* Brain scan evidence supports localisation of functions
* HM - brain damage patient could only form new procedural memories - not Declarative.
Con:

• Possible 4th type of LTM (doesn’t cover all types) - PRS - priming system appears controlled by different part of brain