Which of the following is an example involving generic memory?
A) When asked what happens in a reading class in school, 4-year-old Simon recalls that students read their lessons aloud.
B) Five-year-old Janet writes an essay about the trip she took to Hawaii the previous summer.
C) When asked about the scariest incident he has experienced, 7-year-old Mike recalls getting locked in a room when he was 4 years old.
D) Six-year-old Peter refuses to travel by an airplane as he heard that a plane crashed a few days back.

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Generic memory involves general knowledge about the world, rather than specific events. Simon's recollection of what happens in a reading class is an example of generic memory because it reflects a general understanding of activities in a reading class, not a specific incident.

Which of the Following Is an Example Involving Generic Memory