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What type of memory is semantic memory?
What type of memory is semantic memory?
- Explicit memory (correct)
- Implicit memory
- Sensory memory
- Procedural memory
Episodic memory is one of the two conscious memory systems.
Episodic memory is one of the two conscious memory systems.
True (A)
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?
What is the definition of a 'flashbulb memory?
What is the definition of a 'flashbulb memory?
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Semantic Memory
Semantic Memory
Explicit memory of facts and general knowledge. One of two conscious memory systems (the other is episodic memory).
Episodic Memory
Episodic Memory
Explicit memory of personally experienced events. One of two conscious memory systems (the other is semantic memory).
Hippocampus
Hippocampus
A neural center located in the limbic system. It helps process explicit (conscious) memories, both of facts and events, for storage.
Memory Consolidation
Memory Consolidation
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Flashbulb Memory
Flashbulb Memory
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Retrieval
Retrieval
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Memory Access
Memory Access
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Forgetting
Forgetting
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Memory Retention
Memory Retention
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Recall
Recall
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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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Description
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!
