Which of the following involves declarative memory?
A) You remember how to drive, even though you haven't driven in years.
B) You explain to your instructor why you could not finish your paper on time.
C) You describe a particularly bad blind date to your housemate.
D) You see an old friend at the movies, but you cannot remember his name.

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Declarative memory refers to the conscious, explicit memories that can be put into words or declared. Describing a past event, such as a bad blind date, involves declarative memory. Option A involves procedural memory, Option B involves problem-solving and communication skills, and Option D involves retrieval failure, which is a different concept than declarative memory.

Which of the Following Involves Declarative Memory