Define skill memory (A.K.A. procedural memory). From what forms of learning does it
result? Compare skill memory with declarative memory, considering: duration of
memory; conscious awareness of information; amount of exposure/practice needed for
acquisition; and typical means of communication of the learned material
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The Difference Between Procedural Memory and Declarative Memory
Procedural memory is considered a type of implicit memory. Implicit memories are those that form without effort.2 When the lyrics to a popular song get stuck in your head, that's an example of implicit memory at work. You haven’t expended any effort to learn the lyrics and melody of the song. Simply hearing it in the background as you go about your day leads to the formation of implicit memory.
Declarative memories, on the other hand, are things that you intentionally remember and that require conscious effort to bring into memory.2 Also known as explicit memory, this type of memory involves things such as remembering information for a test, that you have a dentist appointment and your home address.
Procedural memories are often difficult to explain. If someone asked you how you drive a car or ride a bike, you might struggle to put it into words. If they asked you how to drive to your house, however, you would probably be able to articulate the route fairly easily. Remembering the physical process of how to do something (like drive a car) is a procedural memory while remembering the route you have to take to get somewhere is a declarative memory.