explicit memory
[/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt ˈmɛməri/]
nounpl: explicit memories
memória explícita
1. A type of long-term memory that requires conscious recall and can be deliberately retrieved, including facts, events, and knowledge that one is aware of possessing
Remembering your wedding day is an example of explicit memory because you consciously recall specific details about the event.
Lembrar do dia do seu casamento é um exemplo de memória explícita porque você conscientemente recorda detalhes específicos do evento.
2. Memory that involves intentional recollection and is typically measured through recall or recognition tasks
In psychology tests, explicit memory is assessed through multiple-choice questions where participants must consciously retrieve information.
Em testes de psicologia, a memória explícita é avaliada através de questões de múltipla escolha onde os participantes devem conscientemente recuperar informações.
This is a technical term predominantly used in academic, neuropsychological, and cognitive science contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is commonly taught in psychology courses and used in clinical assessments. The term maintains the same meaning across English and Portuguese-speaking countries and is integral to understanding memory disorders and cognitive function in medical and educational settings.
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