personal memories of events, e.g., your last birthday party
what type of memory is episodic memory?
episodic memory is a type of explicit memory: it requires conscious, intentional recollection
what do episodic memories include?
episodic memories include details of an event, the context in which the event took place and emotions associated with the event.
what are flashbulb memories?
flashbulb memories are detailedautobiographicalepisodic memories that are stored permanently in LTM when they are first learned, often because they were of emotional or historical importance in that person's life.
