How was it demonstrated that the implicit memory system seemed to be functional in the famous patient known for years as H. M.?
A)If H. M. actively repeated a string of numbers, he could hold the information in short-term memory for an hour or more.
B)When given the same logical puzzle to solve for several days in a row, H. M. was able to solve the puzzle more quickly each day.
C)Under hypnosis, H. M. was able to remember events in his life after his surgery.
D)Over a period of years, H. M. gradually got to the point where he was able to remember the name of his doctor.

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Option B demonstrates the evidence of implicit memory in H. M. as he was able to solve a logical puzzle more efficiently with consistent practice over several days. Implicit memory refers to the unconscious memory of skills and procedures that are acquired over time through practice and experiences. H. M.'s intact implicit memory allowed him to remember how to solve the puzzle more quickly each day. Option A is incorrect as it refers to short-term memory, not implicit memory. Option C might be true, but it's not directly related to implicit memory. Option D refers to the gradual improvement in H. M.'s explicit memory.

How Was It Demonstrated That the Implicit Memory System Seemed