The Type of Memory That Is Most Like an Encyclopedia

question 2

Multiple Choice

The type of memory that is most like an encyclopedia or a dictionary is __________.

• A)emotional memory
• B)episodic memory
• C)procedural memory
• D)semantic memory

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Definitions:

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in auditory perception, language comprehension, and memory formation.

Hearing

The sense and process by which sound waves are detected and interpreted by the brain.

Cerebral Cortex

The external surface of the cerebrum, crucial for functions like memory, focus, perception, consciousness, cognition, language, and awareness.

Sensory Systems

Systems in the body responsible for processing sensory information, allowing individuals to perceive their environment through senses like vision, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.