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Unit 5 – Cognitive Psychology
Topic 5.1
How does episodic memory differ from procedural memory?
Procedural memories fade quickly; episodic memories do not.
Episodic involves remembering personal events, while procedural relates to skills and habits.
Episodic memory requires conscious effort; procedural does not.
Procedural memories can't be intentionally forgotten but episodic ones can be forgotten with time or trauma.
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