types of ltm Flashcards
(3 cards)
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Strength of types of LTM due to methods it uses
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Neuroimaging evidence to support the notion that there are different types of LTM. Ppts asked to perform various memory tasks whilst brains were scanned. Was found that the diff types in diff brain areas
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Why can types of LTM be praised for using scientific methods?
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Objective and empirical techniques such as brain scans are used to identify diff parts of the brain that become active when completing different types of LTM tasks. For example cerebellum and motor cortex being active when carrying out a procedural task
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Real life evidence that supports types of LTM?
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Clive Wearing