Episodic memory

Definition

Episodic memory is a type of long-term memory that involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences, including the context in which they occurred and the subjective emotions associated with them. It is crucial for recounting personal experiences from the past.

Related terms

Semantic Memory: A type of long-term memory that involves the storage of general world knowledge and facts unrelated to personal experiences.

Hippocampus:

A key structure in the brain involved in the formation and retrieval of memories, particularly important for episodic and spatial memory.

Consolidation: The process by which immediate short-term memories are transformed into enduring long-term memories, critical for stabilizing episodic memories