Review:
Semantic Memory
overall review score: 4.5
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Semantic memory is a type of long-term memory that involves the conscious recollection of facts, concepts, and knowledge about the world. It is responsible for storing general knowledge that is not tied to any specific event.
Key Features
- Stores general knowledge
- Not tied to specific events
- Involves conscious recollection
- Involves abstract concepts
- Supports language comprehension and reasoning
Pros
- Facilitates understanding of language and communication
- Supports problem-solving and decision-making
- Enables us to make connections between different pieces of information
- Essential for academic learning and cognitive development
Cons
- Can be prone to errors or distortions in memory retrieval
- May decline with age or certain neurological disorders
- Requires effortful processing to encode new information