Explicit Memory (Declarative Memory)
Definition
Explicit memory, also known as declarative memory, refers to the conscious recollection of facts and events. It's the type of memory you use when you actively recall information.
Analogy
Think of explicit memory like a library. When you need a specific book (or piece of information), you go to the library, find it on the shelf, and consciously retrieve it.
Related terms
Episodic Memory: This is a subtype of explicit memory that involves remembering specific events or experiences.
Semantic Memory: Another subtype of explicit memory, semantic memory refers to general world knowledge we have accumulated throughout our lives.
Prospective Memory: This is a form of explicit memory that involves remembering to perform a planned action or recall an intended intention at some future point in time.
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