Memory Concepts and Models

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Explicit memory

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A type of memory involving conscious recollection of information.

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Episodic memory

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A type of explicit memory involving personal experiences and specific events.

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Semantic memory

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A type of explicit memory involving facts and general knowledge.

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Implicit memory

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A type of memory that does not require conscious thought, often involving skills and tasks.

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Procedural memory

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A type of implicit memory involving motor skills and behavioral habits.

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Prospective memory

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Remembering to perform a planned action or intention at the appropriate time.

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Long-term potentiation

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A long-lasting strengthening of synapses between nerve cells, associated with learning and memory.

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Working memory model

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A model of short-term memory that includes a central executive, phonological loop, and visuospatial sketchpad.

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Working memory

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A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing.

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Central executive

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The component of working memory that coordinates the activities of the other components.