Which of the following is an example of implicit memory?
A) being at a grocery store and remembering what an individual wanted to buy
B) typing on a computer while talking to a friend
C) being able to name the capital of Illinois
D) recounting the events of a movie an individual has seen

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Implicit memory refers to the unconscious retention of information, such as motor skills or habits. Typing on a computer while talking to a friend involves using implicit memory because it involves automatic and habitual movements. A, C, and D are examples of explicit memory, which involves conscious recall of previously learned information.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Implicit Memory