Contrast semantic memory, episodic memory, and procedural memory by presenting a definition and example of each
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Semantic memory is a type of declarative memory and involves knowledge of facts, concepts, words, definitions, and language rules.
Episodic memory is a type of declarative memory and involves knowledge of specific events, personal experiences (episodes), or activities, such as naming or describing favorite restaurants, movies, songs, habits, or hobbies.
Procedural memory, also called nondeclarative memory, involves memories for motor skills (such as playing tennis), some cognitive skills (such as learning to read), and emotional behaviors learned through classical conditioning (for example, fear of spiders). We cannot recall or retrieve procedural memories.
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a. Stage 1 sleep. b. Stage 2 sleep. c. REM sleep. d. relaxed wakefulness.
List 3 different aversive stimuli that have been used in positive punishment procedures
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The study involving subjects being shown a filmed automobile accident and mistakenly remembering "broken glass" illustrates how people tend to
a. exhibit accurate procedural memories. b. exhibit accurate episodic memories. c. revise their long-term memories. d. repress emotional events.
José's father, Bastian, immigrated to America from the Caribbean ten years ago. Two months ago, Bastian's wife died after a lengthy battle with cancer. Bastian has recently been displaying crying fits, seizure-like episodes and, at times, aggressive behaviors. Medical professionals have been unable to identify a physical cause for Bastian's stress. Caribbean family members suspect that Bastian is suffering from __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word (s).