A first-grader is able to recite the complete alphabet in his kindergarten class but not at home.This BEST exemplifies
A) nondeclarative procedural short-term memory.
B) declarative-episodic long-term memory.
C) context-dependent long-term memory.
D) procedural short-term memory.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This scenario exemplifies context-dependent long-term memory. The child is able to recall the alphabet in the specific context of his kindergarten class, but not in the different context of his home. Context-dependent memory refers to the phenomenon where recall of information is better in the same context in which it was learned, and can be influenced by environmental clues such as specific location, people present, or emotional state. This is different from procedural memory which refers to the recall of skills or actions, and declarative memory which refers to the recall of factual information.

A First-Grader Is Able to Recite the Complete Alphabet in His