Declarative memories are explicit memories that can be consciously recalled and verbally described. They include facts (semantic memory) and personal experiences (episodic memory).
Related terms
Semantic Memory: It refers to our general knowledge about the world including facts, concepts, and vocabulary.
Episodic Memory: It involves the recollection of specific events or personal experiences that have a time and place.
Retrieval: The process of accessing or recalling information from long-term memory.