Consciously recalling that Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth best illustrates
A) semantic memory.
B) state-dependent memory.
C) procedural memory.
D) episodic memory.

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Semantic memory refers to general knowledge and facts about the world, such as historical events, which are not tied to specific personal experiences. Knowing that Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth is an example of semantic memory.

Consciously Recalling That Abraham Lincoln Was Assassinated by John Wilkes