When her teacher asks the class who experimented with electricity while flying a kite during a thunderstorm,Zoe yells out,"Benjamin Franklin." Franklin's name and experiment were retrieved from Zoe's _____ memory.
A)declarative
B)procedural
C)verbatim
D)gist

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Declarative memory refers to the memory of specific facts or events, such as the name of a famous inventor and his experiment with electricity. This type of memory is consciously recalled and verbalized, which is what Zoe did in this situation.

When Her Teacher Asks the Class Who Experimented with Electricity