When Tucker first started tying his shoe he had to think about it and move slowly. Now that he is older and has practiced tying his shoe many times, he does it without any thought. His memory for this activity has moved from _____ to _____.
A) implicit; explicit
B) explicit; implicit
C) temporary; permanent
D) permanent; temporary

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Tucker's memory for tying his shoe has moved from explicit (conscious thought and effort) to implicit (automatic and without conscious thought) due to practice and repetition.

When Tucker First Started Tying His Shoe He Had to Think