Igor has not been skiing in 10 years. however, when he gets on his skis, his body remembers exactly how to ski. the kind of memory that makes it possible for him to remember how to ski is procedural.
<h3>What is procedural memory?</h3>
Procedure memory exists a kind of implicit memory (unconscious, long-term memory) that helps people carry out particular tasks without thinking about their previous experiences.
It frequently resides below the consciousnesslevel and controls the actions we take.
The automatic retrieval and use of procedural memories, which are relied upon when appropriate, is necessary for the execution of integrated motor and cognitive functions, such as tying shoes, reading, and flying an airplane.
Procedural memories are recovered and used without any conscious control or attention being needed.
Procedural learning, or repeatedlycompleting a challenging activity until all required brain networks are able to coordinate to complete the job automatically, is how procedural memory is established.
