episodic memory

English

Noun

episodic memory (countable and uncountable, plural episodic memories)

1. A type of long-term, declarative memory in which memories are stored of personal experiences that are tied to particular times and places.
2. (psychology) The system of the brain which stores personal memories and the concept of self.

Translations

Translations

Finnish: episodinen muisti, tapahtumamuisti, elämäkertamuisti French: mémoire épisodique f Polish: pamięć epizodyczna f

References

• The elements of episodic memory E. Tulving, Oxford University Press, 1983.