Explicit Memories

Definition

These are memories of facts and experiences that we can consciously know and declare.

Related terms

Declarative Memory: This is another term for explicit memory, referring to memories which can be consciously recalled such as facts and knowledge.

Episodic Memory:

A sub-category of declarative memory, episodic memory involves recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences.

Semantic Memory:

Another sub-type of declarative memory, semantic memory refers to general world knowledge that we have accumulated throughout our lives.