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Semantic Memory

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Definition: Long-term memory involving the capacity to recall words, concepts, or numbers, which is essential for the use and understanding of language. Examples of use: Knowing the capital of a country or understanding mathematical concepts.

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Implicit Memory

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Definition: Memory that influences our behavior without conscious awareness. Examples of use: Riding a bike after not riding for years or having a conditioned response to a stimuli.

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Episodic Memory

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Definition: The type of long-term memory that involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences. Examples of use: Remembering your last birthday party or your first day at a new job.

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Sensory Memory

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Definition: The brief retention of sensory information, which lasts up to several seconds. Examples of use: Remembering what you just saw or heard after turning away or the sensation after touching a hot surface.

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Short-term Memory

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Definition: The temporary storage system that holds information for about 20 to 30 seconds. Examples of use: Remembering a phone number long enough to dial it or keeping a few grocery items in mind at the store.

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Long-term Memory

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Definition: The memory that is stored for extended periods of time, potentially indefinitely. Examples of use: Recalling someone's name you met years ago or remembering how to ride a bicycle.

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Procedural Memory

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Definition: A type of long-term memory for performing certain types of action. Examples of use: Driving a car, playing a musical instrument, or typing on a keyboard.

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