Question

While studying the different types of long-term memory, Mary finds it helps if she starts by thinking about how each kind of memory is defined. Which of the following would be the best way for her to think about the definition of procedural memory?1. motor skills and habbits2. facts and general knowledge3. associating two stimuli to produce a response4. personally experienced events

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is number 1. motor skills and habits.

Explanation:

Procedural memory is a long-term memory. It stores the knowledge on how to do things, also known as motor skills. That means certain procedures, such as talking, walking, and riding a bike can never be forgotten, since they are stored as procedural memories. Those procedures don't even require conscious thinking after they are learned - they can be accessed unconsciously. That is why most people do not know how to explain how they keep themselves balanced when riding a bike. They simply access that knowledge without thinking.