Jillian was in a car accident and sustained a serious head trauma.Since the surgery, she has forgotten her name, career, and other vital information about herself.Yet, she is still able to talk, know what words mean, and have general knowledge about the world, such as what day it is or who currently is the president of the U.S.This behavior suggests that Jillian's _____ is impaired, but her _____ is still functioning.
A)episodic memory/semantic memory
B)semantic memory/episodic memory
C)sensory memory/long-term memory
D)declarative memory/nondeclarative memory

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Episodic memory is responsible for storing information about events (episodes) and personal experiences, such as one's name and career. Semantic memory, on the other hand, deals with general world knowledge, facts, and concepts not linked to personal experiences. Jillian's inability to remember personal information suggests an impairment in her episodic memory, while her retained ability to understand words and general knowledge indicates her semantic memory is still functioning.

Jillian Was in a Car Accident and Sustained a Serious