Question

Gladys has a lot on her mind. She has to remember the name of the garage where she gets her car's oil changed, which is an example of _____ memory. She also has to remember that she needs to get the car's oil changed next Tuesday, which is an example of _____ memory.

Answer 1

Answer: Retrospective; prospective

Explanation:

Restrospective memory reminds you details you have stored in your mind over a period of time by event, experience or learning.

Prospective memory keeps you in memory of what you would need to do in the future.

Retrospective reminds Gladys of previous events, prospective reminds her of future events.