Question

Following a brain injury from a brutal knife attack, Mike is unable to consciously recall or recognize what a knife is. But he still shows a conditioned fear response to the sight of a knife. His conditioned reaction best indicates that he retains a(n) ________ memory.

Answer 1

implicit

Step-by-step explanation:

Implicit memory: Also referred to as non-declarative memory.

There are two types of long-term human memory:

1. Explicit memory or declarative memory.

2. Implicit memory or non-declarative memory.

Implicit memory is used and obtained unconsciously and affects behavior and thought processes of a person. It includes procedural memory that helps a person to perform a few tasks without being consciously aware of the previous experience.

Example:

1. Performing simple cooking task.

2. Riding a bike.