Identify and explain 3 types of long-term memory - give an example of each.

Episodic – This is personal memory of information about events that we have experienced in our lives.  This includes details of the time and place. For example remembering your first day of secondary school.Semantic – This refers to memory of information about the world/shared facts. For example knowledge of the fact that the Earth is round not flat.Procedural – This is memory of a motor skill which does not involve conscious thought. For example memory of how to ride a bike

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