Investigating the Neural Basis of Episodic Memory

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on the lecture notes about episodic memory and its neural underpinnings.

Episodic Memory

The ability to recall specific events, situations, and experiences from one's past.

Psychological Imaging

Techniques used to study the brain's activity, including fMRI and EEG.

fMRI

Functional magnetic resonance imaging, a technique for measuring brain activity by detecting changes associated with blood flow.

ERP

Event-related potentials, measured brain responses that are the direct result of a specific sensory, cognitive, or motor event.

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

A method used to record electrical activity of the brain.

Neural Correlates

The neural connections and areas in the brain associated with specific cognitive functions.

Recollection

The process of remembering the details and circumstances of a past event.

Familiarity

A sense of recognizing something without the ability to recall specific details.

Memory Requirement

The cognitive demand necessary to successfully retrieve a memory.

Source Memory

The ability to remember the source of a learned item or information.

Recognition Memory

The ability to recognize previously encountered items.

Associative Recall

The retrieval of information associated with related items or cues.

Long Term Memory

The phase of memory involved in the storage of information over extended periods.

Explicit Memory

Memory that involves conscious recollection of information.

Implicit Memory

Memory that does not require conscious thought and is often expressed through actions.

Dual Process Theories

Theories suggesting that there are two distinct processes in memory: one for recollection and another for familiarity.

Contextual Information

Background information surrounding an event or memory that aids in its recall.

Post-Retrieval Processing

The cognitive processes that occur after a memory has been retrieved.

Traditional Cognitive Theories

Conceptual frameworks that describe memory and cognitive processes before integrating findings from neural data.