Memory Types Flashcards

Types of Memory

• Episodic Memory: Involves personal experiences or specific events. For example, reminiscing about a first girlfriend falls under this category. This type of memory allows individuals to recall contextual details such as time and place.

• Semantic Memory: Represents general knowledge about the world that isn't tied to personal experiences. An example includes understanding the rules of football without recalling when these rules were learned. This memory facilitates language comprehension, factual knowledge, and conceptual understanding.

• Declarative Memory: Refers to the capability to recall facts and information, often articulated as "knowing that." An instance is being able to state the score of a significant game from years ago. This type of memory is explicit and can be consciously accessed.

• Procedural Memory: Associated with skills and tasks, defined as "knowing how." A practical example is the ability to ride a bike, which involves motor skills and may not require conscious recollection of how skills were acquired. This memory is often developed through practice and repetition.

Explore the differences between episodic, semantic, and declarative memories with these flashcards. Each card presents an example to help you understand how these types of memories function in our daily lives.