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What type of memory is semantic memory?
What type of memory is semantic memory?
Episodic memory is one of the two conscious memory systems.
Episodic memory is one of the two conscious memory systems.
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What is the definition of 'hippocampus'?
What is the definition of 'hippocampus'?
A neural center in the limbic system that helps process explicit memories — of facts and events — for storage.
What does the term 'memory consolidation' refer to?
What does the term 'memory consolidation' refer to?
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What is the definition of a 'flashbulb memory?
What is the definition of a 'flashbulb memory?
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Study Notes
Memory Types and Processing
- Semantic memory: Explicit memory of facts and general knowledge.
- Episodic memory: Explicit memory of personal experiences.
- Hippocampus: Brain region crucial for processing explicit memories (facts and events) and storing them.
- Memory consolidation: The process of storing long-term memories.
- Flashbulb memory: Vivid, clear memory of a significant, emotional event.
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This quiz explores different types of memory, including semantic and episodic memory, and their significance in memory processing. It also covers the role of the hippocampus in storing explicit memories and the phenomenon of flashbulb memories. Test your knowledge on how memories are formed and consolidated!
