motor memory
Definition
Noun: * Motor memory: A type of long-term memory responsible for storing and recalling information related to motor skills and physical procedures. It is the memory of how to perform specific movements and actions, such as riding a bicycle or typing, which become automatic through practice.
Usage
- Motor memory is an uncountable noun. It refers to the cognitive system itself, not a single instance of remembering.
- It is often discussed in contexts of learning, psychology, neuroscience, sports, and rehabilitation.
Examples
- Noun:
- Once you learn to swim, your motor memory retains the skill for life.
- The pianist's flawless performance was a testament to her well-developed motor memory.
- Physical therapy aims to help patients rebuild motor memory after a stroke.
Advanced Usage
- "Procedural memory" is a broader, more technical synonym for motor memory, encompassing the memory of how to perform both cognitive and motor skills.
- "Muscle memory" is a common informal term for motor memory, though it is a misnomer as the memory is stored in the brain, not the muscles.
Variants and Related Words
- Procedural memory (n): The technical term for the memory system responsible for knowing how to do things.
- Skill memory (n): A term sometimes used interchangeably with motor memory.
Synonyms
- Procedural memory
- Muscle memory (informal)
- Kinesthetic memory
Antonyms
- Declarative memory: The memory system for facts and events (knowing ), as opposed to procedures (knowing ).
Noun
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your memory for motor skills
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