conscious memory

[/ˈkɒnʃəs ˈmɛməri/]
nounpl: conscious memories
memória consciente
1. The ability to deliberately recall or retrieve information that one is aware of remembering; memory that requires conscious effort or awareness to access
She used conscious memory to recall the details of the accident for the police report.
Ela usou memória consciente para se lembrar dos detalhes do acidente para o relatório policial.
2. In psychology and neuroscience, the type of memory associated with the explicit recall of facts, events, or skills that can be verbally described
Conscious memory differs from implicit memory, which operates without awareness.
A memória consciente difere da memória implícita, que funciona sem consciência.
This term is primarily used in academic, psychological, and neuroscientific contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It represents a fundamental concept in cognitive psychology and memory research, distinguishing between deliberate recall and automatic or unconscious memory processes. In Brazil, this concept is increasingly taught in psychology and neuroscience programs as research in these fields expands.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
explicit memorydeclarative memoryvoluntary memoryintentional recall
Antonyms / Antônimos
unconscious memoryimplicit memoryautomatic memoryprocedural memory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
memória consciente
Standard term used in academic and psychological contexts
Portugal
memória consciente
Same terminology as Brazilian Portuguese; academic usage
USA English
conscious memory
Common term in cognitive psychology and neuroscience research

Related Words

memoryconsciousnessrecallexplicit memoryepisodic memorysemantic memoryamnesia

Related Idioms & Phrases

to bring something to conscious memory
to dredge up conscious memories
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