Explicit Memory Is Also Known as ____ Memory, While Implicit

question 101

Multiple Choice

Explicit memory is also known as ____ memory, while implicit memory is also known as _____ memory.

• A) semantic; declarative
• B) declarative; procedural
• C) short-term; long-term
• D) long-term; short-term

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Definitions:

Anterograde Amnesia

A condition characterized by the inability to form new memories following the onset of amnesia, whilst memories from before the event remain intact.

Nonsense Syllables

Sequences of letters that do not follow grammatical rules or produce meaningful words, often used in memory and learning experiments.

Hermann Ebbinghaus

A German psychologist famous for his pioneering work on memory, including the discovery of the forgetting curve and the spacing effect.

Memory

The capability of the mind to retain and recall information.