Question

Connie lost her keys. She searches her memory for when she last had them, and goes to that place in the hope that it will help her remember where she misplaced them. Connie is ________ activating her _________.
a. unconsciously; semantic memory
b. conscious; semantic memory
c. unconsciously; episodic memory
d. consciously; episodic memory

Answer 1

Answer:

d. consciously; episodic memory            

Explanation:

Episodic memory: In psychology, the term "episodic memory" is described as one of the categories of an individual's long-term memory that generally encompasses the "recollection" of particular experiences, events, and situations.

Example: First kiss, marriage anniversary, birthday party, etc.

In the given context, the given statement exemplifies Connie is consciously activating her episodic memory. The term "consciously signifies that she is deliberately trying to recall her episodic memory related to the keys.