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− | Declarative memory is an aspect of human memory that stores facts, or explicit memories. Declarative memories are known as declarative memories because they are conscious memories that can be mentally and physically declared or discussed. Memories are encoded through conscious learning and can often be learned quickly, through a single trial. There are two types of memories which occur under declarative memory [[semantic memory]] and [[episodic memory]]. Semantic memory is known as factual knowledge that is independent of time and place. And episodic memory is theoretical knowledge of a specific moment in time, place or personal experience. Deficits in declarative memory are associated with various mental illnesses including Alzheimer’s disease and [[Bipolar Disorder]]. | + | Declarative memory is an aspect of human memory that stores facts, or explicit memories. Declarative memories are known as declarative memories because they are conscious memories that can be mentally and physically declared or discussed. Memories are encoded through conscious learning and can often be learned quickly, through a single trial. There are two types of memories which occur under declarative memory [[semantic memory]] and [[episodic memory]]. Semantic memory is known as factual knowledge that is independent of time and place. And episodic memory is theoretical knowledge of a specific moment in time, place or personal experience. Declarative memory uses the medial temporal lobes, and research has found an especially strong connection with declarative memory and the hippocampus. Declarative memory also uses related areas in the cerebral cortex of the brain. Deficits in declarative memory are associated with various mental illnesses including Alzheimer’s disease and [[Bipolar Disorder]]. |
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Declarative Memory
Basic Characteristics
- Description
Declarative memory is an aspect of human memory that stores facts, or explicit memories. Declarative memories are known as declarative memories because they are conscious memories that can be mentally and physically declared or discussed. Memories are encoded through conscious learning and can often be learned quickly, through a single trial. There are two types of memories which occur under declarative memory semantic memory and episodic memory. Semantic memory is known as factual knowledge that is independent of time and place. And episodic memory is theoretical knowledge of a specific moment in time, place or personal experience. Declarative memory uses the medial temporal lobes, and research has found an especially strong connection with declarative memory and the hippocampus. Declarative memory also uses related areas in the cerebral cortex of the brain. Deficits in declarative memory are associated with various mental illnesses including Alzheimer’s disease and Bipolar Disorder.
- History
- References
Tulving and Markowitsch, 1998. Episodic and declarative memory: role of the hippocampus. PMID 9662134
Eichenbaum, 2006. Remembering: functional organization of the declarative memory system. PMID 16920614
Ogren, 2008. The role of 5-HT(1A) receptors in learning and memory. PMID 18394726
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