Types of long term memory Flashcards
1
Q
What did Tulving propose? (1985)
A
He thought the multi-store model explanation of the LTM was too simplistic and inflexible, proposing that there are actually 3 different types of long term memory
2
Q
What are the three types of long term memory?
A
Episodic
Semantic
Procedural
3
Q
What is the episodic memory?
A
The memory of events, like a diary
They are time-stamped
They are personal
Conscious effort to recall
4
Q
What is the semantic memory?
A
The memory of facts and knowledge about the world
They are general
They are not time stamped
5
Q
What is the procedural memory?
A
The memory for actions, skills and how to do tasks
No conscious effort to recall
