| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| type of declarative memory that contains information about events we have personally experienced, also known as autobiographical memory | episodic memory |
| continuous storage of information | long-term memory (LTM) |
| type of long-term memory for making skilled actions, such as how to brush your teeth, how to drive a car, and how to swim | procedural memory |
| repetition of information to be remembered | rehearsal |
| type of declarative memory about words, concepts, and language-based knowledge and facts | semantic memory |
| storage of brief sensory events, such as sights, sounds, and tastes | sensory memory |
| holds about seven bits of information before it is forgotten or stored, as well as information that has been retrieved and is being used | short-term memory (STM) |
| creation of a permanent record of information | storage |
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