In ________ memory, information becomes available without any conscious effort; in ________ memory, one makes a conscious effort to recover the information.
A) semantic; episodic
B) explicit; implicit
C) implicit; explicit
D) episodic; semantic

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In implicit memory, information is processed and retrieved without any conscious effort or awareness, such as skills, habits, and conditioned responses. In explicit memory, one consciously and intentionally recalls certain events or facts, such as personal experiences or general knowledge. Therefore, option C is the correct answer choice. Option A and D refer to two types of explicit memory, semantic and episodic, respectively. Option B refers to the contrast between implicit and explicit memory, but it is not as precise as option C.

In ________ Memory, Information Becomes Available Without Any Conscious Effort;