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Explicit/Declarative Memory
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Explicit/Declarative Memory
Explicit or declarative memory is a form of long-term memory that we can explicitly, consciously bring to mind and discuss.
Wize Tip
Explicit and declarative memory are the same thing. Some instructors will use one or the other, and your textbook may or may not use the same one as your instructor! Be able to recognize both and know they're the same thing.
There are two types of explicit/declarative memory:
- Episodic memory: memories for specific events, have context surrounding the events, sometimes called "mental time travel" - you can put yourself back in the scene.
- Examples: your first date, remembering your Psychology instructor saying your midterm was rescheduled.
- Semantic memory: memory of facts as well as generalized information about the world and your vocabulary. Semantic memories lack context.
- Examples: your multiplication tables, the name of your Psychology instructor, that your mom doesn't like pickles.
Memories tend to start off as episodic memories and then become semantic over time
Example: When you were learning your multiplication tables, you had episodic memories of the way in which your teacher presented the material, what you were doing during class, etc., but now you "just know" them.
Practice: Explicit/Declarative Memory
Which of the following is false regarding declarative memories:
Practice: Explicit/Declarative Memory
Remembering your grandma's favourite chocolate bar is: