What is another name for events memory?

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

Answer: (B)

Events memory refers to recalling personal experiences with a sense of when and where they happened, often with accompanying emotions. The term for this type of memory is episodic memory. It captures autobiographical episodes, not just facts or skills. For example, remembering your last birthday party—the people who were there, the setting, what happened, and how you felt—is episodic memory. In contrast, semantic memory is your store of general knowledge and facts (like knowing Paris is the capital of France) without the personal context; procedural memory covers learned skills and actions (like riding a bike) rather than specific events; and working memory is the short-term workspace used to hold and manipulate information for immediate tasks.