Questions and Answers
Which type of memory refers to general world knowledge?
Semantic memory
Which type of memory is the memory of everyday experiences and events?
Episodic memory
Which type of memory stores information from the five senses for a few seconds at most?
Sensory memory
Which type of memory involves the retrieval of qualitative information about a specific study episode?
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Which type of memory takes information from the short-term memory store and creates long-lasting memories?
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Types of Memory
- Semantic memory refers to general world knowledge, including facts, concepts, and relationships.
- Episodic memory stores information about everyday experiences and events, including context and emotions.
- Sensory memory briefly stores information from the five senses, typically for a few seconds at most.
- Episodic memory retrieval involves the recollection of qualitative information about a specific study episode, including context and details.
- Consolidation is the process of taking information from the short-term memory store and creating long-lasting memories, making it easier to retrieve information in the future.