nondeclarative memory

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Also known as: procedural memory

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Nondeclarative memory, also known as procedural memory, is a type of long-term memory that stores information about basic skills, motor movements, and emotions. Unlike declarative memory, which can be expressed in sentences and pertains to facts and events, nondeclarative memory encompasses abilities like riding a bicycle or typing, which are often learned and performed without conscious recall of specific steps. The brain structures involved in long-term memory processing include the hippocampus and temporal lobe, which facilitate the consolidation of information into long-term storage.12

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…as either “declarative” or “nondeclarative,” depending on whether their content is such that it can be expressed by a declarative sentence. Thus, declarative memories, like declarative sentences, contain information about facts and events. Nondeclarative memory, also known as procedural memory, is the repository of information about basic skills, motor…
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…as either “declarative” or “nondeclarative,” depending on whether their content is such that it can be expressed by a declarative sentence. Thus, declarative memories, like declarative sentences, contain information about facts and events. Nondeclarative memory, also known as procedural memory, is the repository of information about basic skills, motor…
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