Question

Which of the following statements regarding explicit memory is FALSE? Select one: a. Explicit memory is often tested by recall testing or by a standard recognition test. b. Explicit memory is typically revealed as a priming effect. c. Explicit memory is usually revealed by specifically asking someone to remember the past. d. Explicit memory is usually assessed by direct, rather than indirect, testing.

Answer 1

Answer:b.Explicit memory is typically revealed as a priming effect

Explanation:

Explicit Memory :

This is a type of memory which you have to consciously retrieve it. The part of memory which we unconsciously recall without much effort is called implicit memory.

It takes an effort to study and recall what you have studied that is part of explicit memory however some information are easy to remember like hearing your favourite song in such that you may unconsciously find your self remembering it in the midst of nowhere humming along that is implicit memory

Explicit Memory

When we have to work hard to retrieve what we need to remember like a definition of a word or a some theories in your science class that is all explicit memory.

Types of Explicit Memory

Episodic memory: these are long term memories based of particular events for example your wedding day.

Semantic memory: these are baswd on factual information such as general knowledge