Faced with a tough decision regarding whether or not to end a long-term relationship,Naomi relies on her _____ memory to imagine the different outcomes associated with staying with or leaving her partner.
A)semantic
B)episodic
C)implicit
D)working

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Episodic memory involves recalling past events and experiences in a personal and contextualized way. In this scenario, Naomi is using episodic memory to imagine the outcomes of different choices in her personal life. None of the other types of memory listed (semantic, implicit, working) involve this type of personal recollection and projection of possible outcomes.

Faced with a Tough Decision Regarding Whether or Not to End