Class Quiz - Types of Long Term Memory

Which of the following best describes episodic memory?

• memory for facts and general knowledge

• memory for events and experiences from one's own life

• memory for skills and procedures

• memory for sensory information

Answer explanation

Episodic memory specifically refers to the ability to recall personal events and experiences from one's own life, distinguishing it from other types of memory like factual knowledge or procedural skills.

which best links to semantic memory?

• a memory that related to personal experiences

• a memory that related to how to complete a task

• a memory related to what we know about the world, facts and figures

• remembering how to ride a bike

Answer explanation

Semantic memory refers to our knowledge about the world, including facts and figures. Therefore, the best link to semantic memory is 'a memory related to what we know about the world, facts and figures'.

What is long term memory?

• The system into which all the information is placed to be kept more or less permemant

• The place where information is retreived for immediate use

• The place where you remember what you learnt today

• The place inbetween sensory memenry and short term memory

Answer explanation

Long term memory is the system where information is stored for extended periods, making it more or less permanent. This distinguishes it from short term memory, which holds information temporarily.

What is implicit memory?

• episodic memory

• declarative memory

• Procedural memory

• semantic memory

Answer explanation

Implicit memory refers to memories that influence our behavior without conscious awareness, primarily associated with procedural memory, which involves skills and tasks. Thus, the correct answer is Procedural memory.

Which of the following best describes episodic memory?

• memory for facts and general knowledge

• memory for events and experiences from one's own life

• memory for skills and procedures

• memory for sensory information

Answer explanation

Episodic memory specifically refers to the ability to recall personal events and experiences from one's own life, distinguishing it from other types of memory like factual knowledge or procedural skills.

which best links to semantic memory?

• a memory that related to personal experiences

• a memory that related to how to complete a task

• a memory related to what we know about the world, facts and figures

• remembering how to ride a bike

Answer explanation

Semantic memory refers to our knowledge about the world, including facts and figures. Therefore, the best link to semantic memory is 'a memory related to what we know about the world, facts and figures'.

What is long term memory?

• The system into which all the information is placed to be kept more or less permemant

• The place where information is retreived for immediate use

• The place where you remember what you learnt today

• The place inbetween sensory memenry and short term memory

Answer explanation

Long term memory is the system where information is stored for extended periods, making it more or less permanent. This distinguishes it from short term memory, which holds information temporarily.

What is implicit memory?

• episodic memory

• declarative memory

• Procedural memory

• semantic memory

Answer explanation

Implicit memory refers to memories that are not consciously recalled, such as skills and tasks. Procedural memory, which involves the performance of tasks like riding a bike, is a key type of implicit memory.

Which of the following best describes implicit memory?

• skill established actions such as walking, reading, speaking playing sports.

• events personally experienced by an individual such as what you did last week, what you ate for breakfast, holiday vacation.

• general knowledge facts such as capital cities, name and places, specific dates of events.

Answer explanation

Implicit memory refers to skills and actions learned through experience, such as walking, reading, and playing sports, which are performed without conscious awareness. This distinguishes it from explicit memory, which involves personal experiences and facts.

You are asked to spell your name, what type of LTM is this?

• Declarative (Episodic + Sematic)

• Procedual (Implicit + Explicit)

Answer explanation

Spelling your name involves recalling factual information about yourself, which falls under declarative memory. This type includes both episodic (personal experiences) and semantic (general knowledge) memory.