Which type of memory stores personal experiences and events?

• A. Episodic
• B. Semantic
• C. Procedural
• D. Prospective

Answer: (A)

Episodic memory is the part of long-term memory that stores personal experiences and events. It captures autobiographical details like where you were, what you did, who you were with, and the context of those moments, so you can recall specific episodes from your life. This is different from semantic memory, which holds general world knowledge and facts not linked to personal events; procedural memory, which stores how to do things and skills; and prospective memory, which is about remembering to perform actions in the future. So, when you think of personal experiences and events, episodic memory is the type that holds them.