(65) Chapter 5: Types of memory, interference, & amnesia

What are the three types of memory discussed in the lecture?

Episodic memory, semantic memory, and procedural memory.

What is episodic memory?

Memory for events in your life, such as your 16th birthday or specific experiences.

How is semantic memory different from episodic memory?

Semantic memory is memory for facts and figures, while episodic memory is about personal experiences.

What are explicit memories?

Memories that require active recall, such as episodic and semantic memories.

What is procedural memory?

Type of memory related to how to do things, often referred to as muscle memory.

What causes interference in memory recall?

Emotional states or similar memories that fill up short-term memory and hinder recall.

What is proactive interference?

When a previously made memory interferes with the retrieval of a more recently made memory.

What is retroactive interference?

When a recently made memory interferes with the retrieval of a previously made memory.

What is the tip of the tongue phenomenon?

A feeling of knowing something but being unable to retrieve it.

What is the impact of decay on memories?

Decay refers to the weakening of neural connections, making it harder to retrieve memories over time.

What is amnesia?

A condition that involves memory loss, which can be short-term or long-term.

What is retrograde amnesia?

Loss of memory for past events or time periods.

What is anterograde amnesia?

Inability to make new memories after a particular incident.

How can drugs and alcohol cause amnesia?

They can interrupt neurochemical transmission necessary for memory formation.

What is the role of sleep in memory recall?

Sleep helps consolidate memories, clearing up short-term memory for new information.

What neural activity interruption can lead to amnesia?

Any interruption in electrical and neurochemical activity in the brain can potentially cause amnesia.