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Long-term memory (LTM) is the system that stores information for extended periods, from days to a lifetime. It contrasts with working memory, which holds content briefly for current use. LTM provides the durable record of facts, knowledge, and experiences that underpins ongoing thought and behavior.
LTM is commonly divided into explicit (declarative) memory and implicit (nondeclarative) memory. Explicit memory includes episodic
Encoding and consolidation: forming LTM begins with attention and processing; over time traces stabilize through consolidation.
Retrieval and limitations: retrieving LTM depends on cues, context, and the strength of encoding. Memory is
Impact and aging: aging often reduces episodic memory more than semantic memory, and some forms of LTM