Long-term memory
Long-term memory
Long-term memory (LTM) is the stage of the Atkinson-Shiffrin memory model where informative knowledge is held indefinitely. It is defined in contrast to short-term memory where information is stored temporarily.
Pronunciation
Long-term memory: /ˈlɔːŋ tɜːrm ˈmɛməri/
Etymology
The term "long-term memory" is derived from the English words "long-term" and "memory". "Long-term" refers to lasting or extending over a long period of time, and "memory" is derived from the Latin word "memoria", meaning mindful or remembering.
Definition
Long-term memory refers to the unlimited capacity memory store that can hold information over lengthy periods of time. It can be further classified into explicit memory and implicit memory.
Related Terms
- Explicit memory: Also known as declarative memory, explicit memory involves conscious recollection of factual information, previous experiences, and concepts.
- Implicit memory: Also known as non-declarative memory, implicit memory is a type of long-term memory that's not consciously controlled.
- Atkinson-Shiffrin memory model: A model of memory proposed in 1968 by Richard Atkinson and Richard Shiffrin that suggests that human memory involves a sequence of three stages: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.
- Short-term memory: Also known as primary or active memory, short-term memory is the capacity for holding a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Long-term memory
- Wikipedia's article - Long-term memory
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