what is explicit memory

Explicit memory, also known as declarative memory, is one of the two main types of long-term human memory, the other being implicit memory. Explicit memory is the conscious, intentional recollection of factual information, previous experiences, and concepts. It involves recalling previously learned information that requires conscious effort to retrieve. The type of knowledge that is stored in explicit memory is called declarative knowledge. Explicit memory can be further divided into two types: episodic memory and semantic memory. Episodic memory is the memory of autobiographical events, while semantic memory is the memory of general knowledge and facts. Unlike implicit memory, explicit memory fades in the absence of recall.