One of the defining properties of the experience of episodic memory is that
A) it involves mental time travel.
B) it always corresponds to events from our past that actually happened.
C) it accesses knowledge about the world that does not have to be tied to any specific personal experience.
D) it involves all of these.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Episodic memory involves mentally traveling back in time to relive a past experience. This is a defining property of this type of memory. While it is generally believed that episodic memories correspond to events from our past that actually happened, there is some evidence that false memories can be constructed. Additionally, while episodic memories are tied to personal experiences, they do not necessarily have to be limited to personal experiences – we can also learn about the world through second-hand experiences or stories.

One of the Defining Properties of the Experience of Episodic