episodic memory
Britishnoun
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The former is responsible for emotional and social processing; whereas, the latter controls episodic memory, navigation, and imagining future events.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 28, 2024
Another witness called by Solorio’s attorneys, John Wixted, a professor of psychology with expertise in episodic memory, testified that police should have tested a witness’ memory only once when they looked to identify the shooter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2023
To test their episodic memory, the researchers added another variable: the animals’ personal preference.
From Science Magazine ● Aug. 18, 2021
There’s a specific kind of episodic memory called an autobiographical memory — a formative moment that becomes central to our sense of self.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 25, 2021
The difference in short-term, procedural, and episodic memory, as evidenced by patient HM, suggests that there are different parts of the brain responsible for those functions.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
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