Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY in each answer.

Episodic memory

- The ability to recall details e.g. the time and [1] of past events

- Different to semantic memory- the ability to remember general information about the [2] which does not involve recalling [3] information

Forming episodic memories involves three steps:

Encoding

- Involves receiving and processing information

- The more [4] given to an event the more successfully it can be encoded

- To remember a [5] it is useful to have a strategy for encoding such information

Consolidation

- How memories are strengthened and stored

- Most effective when memories can be added to a [6]

- The [7] of retrieval affects the strength of memories

Retrieval

- Memory retrieval often depends on using a prompt e.g. the [8] of an object near to the place where you left your car

Episodic memory impairments

- These affect people with a wide range of medical conditions

- Games which stimulate the [9] have been found to help people with schizophrenia

- Children with autism may have difficulty forming episodic memories – possibly because their concept of the [10] may be absent

- Memory training may help autistic children to develop social skills