What is the structure of long-term memory?

Question

Please explain the structure of long-term memory.

Answer 1

There are two types of long-term memory:

Episodic Memory

• Represents memory as a sequential series
• Can be used to reconstruct actual events

Semantic Memory

• Structured record of facts, concepts and skills
• Derived from episodic memory
• Structured as a network, with links between related elements