Which term is the storage of information for a long time, including knowledge, skills, and experiences?

Which term is the storage of information for a long time, including knowledge, skills, and experiences?

• A. Object permanence
• B. Trust v. mistrust stage
• C. Autonomy v. Shame/Doubt stage
• D. Long-term memory (LTM)

Answer: (D)

Long-term memory is the system that stores information for extended periods, from months to a lifetime. It includes different types: semantic memory for knowledge and facts, procedural memory for skills and how to do things, and episodic memory for personal experiences. This is why you can recall your birthdate, ride a bicycle, or remember a vacation you took years ago—the information has been stored for the long term. In contrast, object permanence is a cognitive milestone about understanding that objects continue to exist when not seen, not a memory storage system. The other options point to developmental stages in infancy and early childhood, which describe social-em emotional development rather than how memory is stored.

Long-term memory is the system that stores information for extended periods, from months to a lifetime. It includes different types: semantic memory for knowledge and facts, procedural memory for skills and how to do things, and episodic memory for personal experiences. This is why you can recall your birthdate, ride a bicycle, or remember a vacation you took years ago—the information has been stored for the long term. In contrast, object permanence is a cognitive milestone about understanding that objects continue to exist when not seen, not a memory storage system. The other options point to developmental stages in infancy and early childhood, which describe social-em emotional development rather than how memory is stored.