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Explicit memory |
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Explicit memory Conscious recall of facts and events that is classified into episodic memory (involves time and place) and semantic memory (does not involve time and place). For example, an amnesiac may remember he has a wife (semantic memory), but cannot recall his last conversation with her (episodic memory). Mentioned in: Amnesia How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Explicit memory is consciously accessible; implicit memory is not. Through his landmark research, Kandel teased out the differences between implicit and explicit memory, teamed with biotechnology-industry researchers to study serotonin receptors, and investigated the biological basis of memory loss associated with conditions such as Alzheimer's. Recently, it was demonstrated that extended, focused implicit practice could be used to promote the explicit memory function in an individual with profound explicit memory loss. |
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