The Distinction Between Implicit and Explicit Memories Is That

question 94

Multiple Choice

The distinction between implicit and explicit memories is that

• A) hippocampal damage impairs implicit, but not explicit memory.
• B) explicit memories are unavailable to consciousness.
• C) we are unable to talk about implicit memories.
• D) implicit memories are rapidly forgotten.
• E) anterograde amnesia involves implicit memory.

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