The retention of information about the when and where of life's happenings is called ________ memory.

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Episodic memory refers specifically to the ability to remember the details of personal experiences, including the time and place they occurred. Situational memory and formative memory are not recognized terms within psychology, and historic memory typically refers to knowledge of past events on a larger scale (such as world history).

The Retention of Information About the When and Where of Life's