Brain Areas- Explicit and Implicit Long Term Memory

What are the brain areas relating to long-term explicit memory?

Hippocampus, neocortex

What are the brain areas relating to implicit long-term memory?

Amygdala, basal ganglia, cerebellum

What is the function and location of the hippocampus?

Function: Consolidation of new declarative/explicit long term memory.

-works with amygdala to link emotions to explicit memories for easier easier retrieval- encodes details of experiences, with sensory information and contextual details

Location: Mid-temporal lobe of each hemisphere.

What is the function and location of the neocortex?

Function: Interacts with hippocampus in the storage and retrieval of explicit memories.

Location: Top layer of cerebral cortex

What is the function and location of the amygdala?

Function: Consolidation and encoding of memories that have significant emotional content, especially information relating to fear.

-Signals emotional content which strengthens memory consolidation in hippocampus for easier retrieval

Location: Just above and interconnected with hippocampus in medial temporal lobe.

What is the function and location of the basal ganglia?

Formation/encoding of motor skills involving voluntary movement. (e.g knitting, golf swing)

-encodes procedural implicit memories, stores CC memories.

Location: Structures deep within cerebral hemispheres.

What is the function and location of the cerebellum?

Function: Consolidation and temporary storage of implicit memories

Location: at the base of the brain.