Chapter 7: Semantic Memory

Implicit learning: learning complex rules without being aware of it by abstracting general framework from previous experiences.
     Artificial grammar: task used in the lab to study implicit learning
     Thought to account for learning first language and social norms.

People with autism have very poor language and social skills.
     There are high negative correlations between implicit learning performance and symptoms of autism

There are some underlying processes in the brain that can be measured by tasks used in labs.
These tasks can be used by clinicians to understand disorders better and come up with effective treatments
     Teach autistic children explicit rules