Procedural Memory - GCSE Psychology Definition

Procedural memory is a type of long-term memory that helps us remember how to perform actions, such as riding a bike or tying our shoelaces. It's the memory we use for skills and actions that we've learned and can do automatically, without really thinking about them. Procedural memory is important because it allows us to perform tasks smoothly and efficiently. Unlike other types of memory, such as remembering facts or events, procedural memory is all about "how" rather than "what." It is stored in a different part of the brain to other types of memory, which is why we can often still do tasks we've practised a lot, even if we forget other things.