Memory for personally experienced events is referred to as_______whereas memory for abstract knowledge irrespective of the circumstances under which it was required is referred to as_______.
Correct answer: A. Episodic, semantic
- A. Episodic, semantic
- B. Semantic, episodic
- C. Autobiographical semantic
- D. Autobiographical and episodicTake Psychology Courses
Explanation
Episodic memory stores personally experienced events tied to particular times and places, whereas semantic memory stores general facts and concepts without requiring the original learning context. The contrast is therefore episodic versus semantic memory.
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