Long-term or “declarative” memory is characterized by active, conscious recall of all the facts, figures, and names we have ever learned. All of our experiences and conscious memory fall into this category. Although no one knows exactly where this enormous database is stored, the hippocampus is believed to be necessary to store new memories as they occur. Declarative memory is often contrasted with procedural memory, which refers to implicit learned behaviors or rules for various functions.
The conscious recollection of learned information. It is a memory function that is improved by the association of learning with highly charged emotional experiences.
Memory of events that can be consciously discussed.