Prospective Memory

Definition

Prospective memory refers to remembering to perform intended actions in the future or remembering events that will occur in the future.

Related terms

Retrospective Memory: This refers to remembering past events or previously learned information.

Episodic Memory:

A type of long-term, declarative memory which stores specific personal experiences or events tied with specific times and places.

Semantic Memory:

Another type of long-term, declarative memory that includes general knowledge such as facts and concepts not linked with specific times and places.