what type of memories do we consciously try to remember, recall, and report?

We consciously try to remember, recall, and report explicit memories, also called declarative memories. These memories involve the intentional recollection of factual information, previous experiences, and concepts. Explicit memory can be divided into two main types: episodic memory, which relates to specific personal experiences or events, and semantic memory, which includes facts and general knowledge. These are the memories that we consciously bring to awareness and can verbally explain or describe.