Long-Term Store - GCSE Psychology Definition

In GCSE Psychology, 'long-term store' refers to the part of your memory system that can hold information for a long time, potentially for your entire life. Think of it like a library where all your memories, knowledge, and experiences are stored.

Unlike short-term memory, which can only keep information for a limited time, long-term memory can keep things you have learned, like how to ride a bike or facts from history class, for years or even decades. It has a huge capacity, meaning it can hold a lot of information, and it organises this information in a way that helps you remember and retrieve it whenever you need it.