Types of memory

Episodic memory is . . .

• comprised of reconstruction of past experiences,

  including sensations, emotions.

• A kind of long term memory

• comprised from learning actions like: walking, swimming, riding a bike

• the capacity to hold information long enough to use it

Procedural memory is . . .

• comprised of reconstruction of past experiences,

  including sensations, emotions.

• is non-personal, factual knowledge that stands alone

• comprised from learning actions like: walking, swimming, riding a bike

• the capacity to hold information long enough to use it

Which of the following, is not one of the three key aspects of short-term memory.

• Limited Capacity

• Limited Duration

• Limited Use

• Encoding

Which of the following does not affect Working Memory?

• Distractions

• Simultaneous Task

• Anxiety

• Aging

Which of the following are strategies to improve your memory (click all that apply).

• Sleep with the textbook under your pillow

• Avoid cramming

• Use mnemonic devices

• Sleep after you study

What Kind of Memory is this: Solving a math problem in your head

• short term memory

• working memory

• episodic memory

• semantic memory

What Kind of Memory is this: Remembering what you ate for dinner.

• short term memory

• working memory

• episodic memory

• semantic memory

What Kind of Memory is this: Remembering your birthday

• short term memory

• working memory

• episodic memory

• autobiographical memory

What Kind of Memory is this: Ottawa is the Capital of Canada

• semantic memory

• working memory

• episodic memory

• autobiographical memory

What Kind of Memory is this: Knowing how to fix a car.

• semantic memory

• procedural memory

• short term memory

• autobiographical memory