The concept of episodic memory was first introduced in the 1970s by psychologist Endel Tulving. Since its initial proposal, the theory has been reformulated and expanded upon by Tulving and other researchers.

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Episodic memory is a form of explicit memory that captures information about personally experienced events, or 'episodes.' It is often recalled and reported in a narrative or story format. This type of memory includes the specific details of an event—what happened, where it occurred, and when it took place. Recalling an episodic memory often involves the recollection of visual imagery and a sense of familiarity with the past event.

Episodic Memory

Spielman, R. M., Jenkins, W. J., & Lovett, M. D. (2020, April 22). Psychology (2nd ed.). OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/psychology-2e/pages/1-introduction

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The right hemisphere of the frontal lobe is involved in several cognitive functions, including episodic memory, social awareness, and the retrieval of information. It also contains the primary motor centers that control voluntary movement on the left side of the body, meaning damage to this area can lead to motor impairment on the contralateral side.

Right Hemisphere of Frontal Lobe

Origin of the Episodic Memory Concept

Analyze the following scenario. Explain how the person's recollection demonstrates the key characteristics of a memory for a personally experienced event by identifying the specific 'what,' 'where,' and 'when' components.

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