These are memories of facts and experiences that we can consciously know and declare.
Think of explicit memories like the files saved on your computer. You can access them when you need, open them to view the details, and they're usually organized in a way that makes sense to you.
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.
Which part of the brain is responsible for the formation and storage of explicit memories?
Which brain structure helps process explicit memories for storage?
What type of amnesia prevents individuals from forming new explicit memories?
Which part of the brain is primarily involved in encoding and transferring new explicit memories to long-term storage?
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