Conscious strategies for remembering information are generally known as

Explicit memory is the right answer.

Explanation:

This kind of memory needs conscious thought and is created of memories that we are aware of remembering and we can describe. It is subdivided in two, semantic memory, which includes general knowledge and facts like the names of the countries or words, and episodic memory, that includes to memories from our personal experiences.  

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