declarative (explicit) memory

Introduction

Generally conscious memory. It is limbic-dependent until consolidated, but not after consolidation. Thus limbic lesions (medial temporal lobe) impair the acquisition of new declarative memory, but not the retention of old declarative memories.

Events = episodic or autobiographical memory

Facts = semantic memory (factual knowledge)

More general terms

• memory

More specific terms

• episodic memory
• semantic memory