An intelligence test for adults frequently has a general knowledge section which tests for:_____________?

Correct answer: D. semantic memory

  • A. episodic memory
  • B. echoic memory
  • C. procedural memory
  • D. semantic memory

Explanation

General knowledge consists of facts and concepts not tied to one specific personal event, so it is part of semantic memory. Episodic memory concerns personally experienced events, while procedural memory concerns skills.

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