Any Information That Can Prompt or Trigger the Recovery of Particular

question 117

Multiple Choice

Any information that can prompt or trigger the recovery of particular memories is referred to as a(n)

• A)iconic memory.
• B)retrieval cue.
• C)echoic memory.
• D)cognitive prompt.

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Definitions:

Declarative Memory

Declarative memory is a type of long-term memory that involves the conscious recollection of factual information, experiences, and concepts, also known as explicit memory.

Episodic Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences.

Anterograde Amnesia

A condition where an individual is unable to form new memories following the onset of an amnesia-causing event, although memories from before the event remain intact.

Hippocampus

A part of the brain involved in forming, organizing, and storing memories.