The cognitive system responsible for encoding, storing, and retrieving memories of specific occurrences, including temporal and spatial context information that distinguishes individual episodes from general knowledge.
Example: Remembering your first day at a new job, including specific details about where you parked, who you met, what you wore, and how you felt throughout the day.
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