Episodic vs Semantic Memory
Both semantic and episodic memories are stored in long-term memory. There are two categories of long-term memory: declarative and non-declarative. Non-declarative memory involves actions which are learned or performed below the conscious level. An example is driving or tying shoelaces. The other category is declarative memory, which is further divided into episodic and semantic memory. This article focuses on what episodic and semantic memories are, and the differences between them.