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_______ memory stores information about facts, whereas _______ memory stores information about our personal experiences.

  • A. Declarative, episodic
  • B. Episodic, semantic
  • C. Semantic, nondeclarative
  • D. Semantic, episodic
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: "Semantic, episodic." Semantic memory is responsible for storing factual information, such as concepts and general knowledge. Episodic memory, on the other hand, stores personal experiences and events. Choice A is incorrect because declarative memory is an umbrella term that includes both semantic and episodic memory, so it is not a direct contrast. Choice B is incorrect as it switches the definitions of episodic and semantic memory. Choice C is incorrect because nondeclarative memory refers to implicit or procedural memory, which is different from episodic memory.