Which of the following is an example of prospective memory?
A)remembering your second-grade teacher's name
B)remembering the capitals of all 50 states
C)remembering to go to a dentist appointment next week
D)remembering the name of a movie you saw recently

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Prospective memory involves remembering to perform an action in the future, such as attending a scheduled appointment. Choice A and D are examples of retrospective memory, which involves recalling information from the past. Choice B is a memory task, but does not involve remembering to perform a specific action in the future.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Prospective Memory