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== Episodic Memory ==
Memory of a specific event, event took place in the person's presence, or the person experienced the event Flashbulb memory. Event that is so important it seems like a photograph in every detail
== Semantic Memory ==
We remember general knowledge such as who the first US president is Unlike flashbulb, we don't remember when we first learned that Washington was the first President Episodic and semantic are both known as explicit memories. This means that they are clearly stated and defined
== Implicit Memory ==
Opposite of explicit memory Implied or not clearly stated memories are implicit Swimming, skipping rope, riding a bike, playing an instrument, driving a car
== Encoding ==
Translation of information into a form in which2 it can be stored When one places information into their memory, they, like computers, encode it Encoding for the computer & the human brain, it is the first stage of processing information
== Storage of Memory ==
Repeating information over and over again to keep from forgetting Actors + Actresses: repeat their lines again MR: Does not make info meaningful, it is poor for permanent storage
== Maintenance Rehearsal ==
Repeating information