Declarative+Memory

toc = = = Definition: = The subsystem within long-term memory that stores facts, information, and personal life events that can be brought to mind verbally or in the form of images and then declared or stated; also called explicit memory. Gen Psych, Chapter 6, Pg. 174

Declarative memory, or explicit memory, is one of two types of long term memory. Declarative memory refers to memories which can be consciously recalled such as facts and knowledge. Its counterpart is known as non declarative or procedural memory, which refers to unconscious memories such as skills. Declarative memory is divided into two categories, episodic memory(specific experiences) and semantic memory(factual information)

= Examples: = = = = = An example is when you have the best birthday of your life, your declarative memory will store that event and will allow you to access it in the future. Another is could be when you meet a really pretty girl/boy chances are you'll never forget what they look like.

= Analogies: = An analogy could be that declarative memory is like a book. the book and the memories will always be there.

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