Explain two differences between two types of memory (4 marks)

Procedural memory is memory for skills, for example tying a shoe lace. People learn these skills, but often don't remember they did. Unlike procedural memory, episodic memories have context and emotion to them. A person remembers how they felt on the day of that memory, as there is a strong conscious memory trace laid down. The two types of memories are also stored in different areas of the brain. Episodic memories are associated with the hippocampus, whereas procedural memories are associated with the cerebellum.  

CD
Answered by Clarissa D. Psychology tutor

2489 Views

See similar Psychology A Level tutors

Related Psychology A Level answers

All answers ▸

Explain the role of adrenaline in the fight or flight response.


How to compare cognitive and biological approaches for a 16 marker? I find it difficult to find and structure my ideas.


Describe Bowlby's theory of attachment and how the "Strange situation" experiment applies this theory. Describe the experiment and distinguish the different patterns of attachment.


1. Outline and evaluate research into the effects of leading questions on the accuracy of eyewitness testimony (8 marks)


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning