Procedural memory

Procedural memory is a type of long-term memory involving how to perform different actions and skills. Essentially, it is the memory of how to do certain things. Riding a bike, tying your shoes, and cooking an omelet are all examples of procedural memories.

1. What is procedural and semantic memory?
2. What are two types of procedural memory?
3. What requires procedural memory?
4. Where is procedural memory stored?

What is procedural and semantic memory?

Procedural knowledge involves “knowing how” to do things. ... Their memory for events and knowledge acquired before the onset of the condition tends to remain intact, but they can't store new episodic or semantic memories. In other words, it appears that their ability to retain declarative information is impaired.

What are two types of procedural memory?

There are two types: semantic memory and episodic memory.

What requires procedural memory?

Procedural memory is a part of the long-term memory that is responsible for knowing how to do things, also known as motor skills. As the name implies, procedural memory stores information on how to perform certain procedures, such as walking, talking and riding a bike.

Where is procedural memory stored?

Declarative memory is stored in the temporal lobe while procedural memory is stored in the cerebellum.