AP PSYCHOLOGY

COGNITION

STORING AND RETRIEVING MEMORIES

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memory of facts and experiences that one can consciously know and “declare.” (Also called declarative memory.)
A
iconic memory
B
explicit memory
C
echoic memory
D
implicit memory
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Declarative memory, also known as explicit memory, is distinct from other memory types as it is concerned with the intentional recollection of factual information, previous experiences and concepts (explicit memories).

Detailed explanation-2: -Declarative memory consists of facts and events that can be consciously recalled or “declared.” Also known as explicit memory, it is based on the concept that this type of memory consists of information that can be explicitly stored and retrieved.

Detailed explanation-3: -Declarative memory refers to the ability to store and retrieve both personal information (i.e., episodic memory) and general knowledge (i.e., semantic memory) (Baddeley, 1995).

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