Which type of memory refers to personal experiences and specific events?

• A. Procedural memory
• B. Episodic memory
• C. Semantic memory
• D. Declarative memory

Answer: (B)

Episodic memory is the type that stores personal experiences and specific events, with the context of time and place. It’s like your own mental diary, letting you recall what happened, where you were, and how you felt—your memory of a birthday party, your first day at a new job, or a vacation you took. This contrasts with semantic memory, which holds general facts and knowledge not tied to a particular moment (like knowing a capital city). Procedural memory, on the other hand, covers how to do things—skills and procedures you can perform without recalling the event in detail. Declarative memory is the broader category that includes episodic and semantic memories, memories you can consciously declare. Since the question points to personal experiences and specific events, episodic memory best fits.