Types of Long-Term Memory

Question 1

What are the three main types of long-term memory?

Answer 1

Episodic, semantic, and procedural memory.

Question 2

What is episodic memory responsible for?

Answer 2

Stores events from our lives. It is time-stamped, involves several elements and requires a conscious effort to be recalled.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: __________ memory involves storing our knowledge of the world which is neither time stamped or personal to us.

Answer 3

Semantic.

Question 4

Which type of long-term memory is primarily responsible for skills and actions?

Answer 4

Procedural memory.

Question 5

True or False: Episodic memory requires conscious effort to recall.

Answer 5

True.

Question 6

What type of memory would you use to recall the capital of France?

Answer 6

Semantic memory.

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which type of memory is NOT a type of long-term memory? A) Episodic B) Semantic C) Short-term D) Procedural

Answer 7

C) Short-term.

Question 8

Short Answer: Describe one key difference between episodic and semantic memory.

Answer 8

Episodic memory involves personal experiences, while semantic memory involves general knowledge and facts.

Question 9

Does procedural memory require conscious effort to recall?

Answer 9

No. It is automatic.

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of procedural memory? A) Remembering your last birthday party B) Knowing how to ride a bicycle C) Reciting the alphabet D) Identifying a painting

Answer 10

B) Knowing how to ride a bicycle.