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{{short description|typeType of implicit long-term memory which aids in the performance of particular types of tasks}}

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'''Procedural memory''' is a type of [[implicit memory]] (unconscious memory) and [[long-term memory]]; which aids the performance of particular types of tasks without conscious awareness of these previous experiences.

'''Procedural memory''' is a type of [[implicit memory]] (unconscious[[Unconscious memory) andmind|unconscious]], [[long-term memory|long-term]]; memory) which aids the performance of particular types of tasks without [[Consciousness|conscious]] awareness of these previous [[Experience|experiences]].

Procedural memory guides the processes we perform, and most frequently resides below the level of conscious awareness. When needed, procedural memories are automatically retrieved and utilized for the execution of the integrated procedures involved in both cognitive and motor skills, from tying shoes to flying an airplane and from drawing to reading. Procedural memories are accessed and used without the need for conscious control or attention.

Procedural memory guides the processes we perform, and most frequently resides below the level of conscious awareness. When needed, procedural memories are automatically [[Recall (memory)|retrieved]] and utilized for the execution of the integrated procedures involved in both [[Cognition|cognitive]] and [[motor skillsskill]]s, from tying shoes, to reading, to flying an airplane and from drawing to reading. Procedural memories are accessed and used without the need for conscious control or attention.

Procedural memory is created through '''procedural learning,''' or repeating a complex activity over and over again until all of the relevant neural systems work together to automatically produce the activity. Implicit procedural learning is essential for the development of any motor skill or cognitive activity.

Procedural memory is created through '''procedural learning,''', or repeating a complex activity over and over again until all of the relevant [[Neural pathway|neural systemssystem]]s work together to automatically produce the activity. Implicit procedural learning is essential for the development of any motor skill or cognitive activity.

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