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[Neuropsychology of memory]
1Université de Caen-Normandie, PSL université Paris, EPHE, Inserm U1077 « Neuropsychologie et imagerie de la mémoire humaine », CHU de Caen, centre Cyceron, Caen, France.
La Revue Du Praticien
|January 31, 2024
Summary
Neuropsychology views memory as complex, comprising five systems: working, episodic, semantic, perceptive, and procedural. These individual memory systems interact with collective memory, highlighting memory
Area of Science:
- Neuropsychology
- Cognitive Science
- Neuroscience
Context:
- Understanding the multifaceted nature of human memory is crucial in neuropsychology.
- Existing models often focus on individual memory components, necessitating a comprehensive framework.
Purpose:
- To delineate the distinct memory systems within neuropsychology.
- To propose a model integrating working, episodic, semantic, perceptive, and procedural memory.
Summary:
- Memory is conceptualized as a complex function involving five primary systems: working memory (short-term memory), episodic memory, semantic memory, perceptive memory, and procedural memory.
- These individual memory systems are not isolated but interact dynamically.
- The interplay between individual and collective memory is also highlighted.
Impact:
- Provides a structured framework for understanding memory in neuropsychological research and clinical practice.
- Facilitates the study of memory disorders by differentiating the roles of various memory systems.
- Offers insights into the relationship between individual cognitive functions and social/cultural memory.
Keywords:
Memory Disorders
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