What type of memory involves information that is consciously remembered?

Explicit memory refers to the type of memory that involves information that can be consciously recalled. This includes facts, events, and knowledge that a person can actively remember and describe. Explicit memory is categorized into two types: episodic memory, which entails personal experiences and specific events, and semantic memory, which involves general knowledge and facts about the world.

The distinction between explicit and other memory types helps in understanding how we process and retrieve different kinds of information. For example, procedural memory, which involves skills and actions performed without conscious thought (like riding a bike), and implicit memory, which refers to memories that influence behavior without conscious awareness, do not fall under the conscious recall of information that explicit memory captures. Long-term memory encompasses both explicit and implicit memories; however, it is the characteristic of being able to consciously remember information that specifically aligns with explicit memory.