Long-term Memories

Definition

Long-term memories are the memories that we store for a long period of time, from several days to an entire lifetime. They can include things like your childhood experiences, what you learned in high school, or your wedding day.

Related terms

Episodic Memory:

This is a type of long-term memory that involves recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences.

Semantic Memory:

Another type of long-term memory which pertains to general world knowledge that we have accumulated throughout our lives.

Procedural Memory:

This is a part of the long-term memory responsible for knowing how to do things, also known as motor skills.