episodic memory

British  

noun

1. the recollection of events within their historical setting Compare semantic memory

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episodic memory

There was a statistically significant benefit of multivitamin supplementation for change in episodic memory, but not in executive function/attention.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 18, 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