A good example of a semantic memory is which of these?
A) the name of the first president of the United States
B) what happened at your best childhood birthday party ever
C) how to ride a bike
D) where you were when you heard about the Twin Towers being attacked

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Semantic memory refers to our general knowledge about the world, including facts and concepts that we have learned throughout our lives. Remembering the name of the first president of the United States falls under this category as it is a general knowledge that most people have learned. The other options involve personal experiences (B and D) and procedural memory (C) which are not examples of semantic memory.

A Good Example of a Semantic Memory Is Which of These