Memory for facts is called _____ memory because facts are things that are known and can be stated outright.
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After his accident, Bryan had trouble remembering facts and events that were related to his personal history. He was suffering from a loss of _____ memory.
A
historical
B
procedural
C
episodic
D
retroactive

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Identify the type of memory loss described in the problem. Bryan is having trouble remembering facts and events related to his personal history.
Understand the different types of memory: Historical memory is not a recognized category in psychology, procedural memory involves skills and tasks, and episodic memory involves personal experiences and events.
Recognize that episodic memory is responsible for storing personal experiences and specific events in one's life, which aligns with Bryan's symptoms.
Consider the context of the problem: Bryan's difficulty is with recalling personal history, which is a key characteristic of episodic memory loss.
Conclude that Bryan is suffering from a loss of episodic memory, as it specifically pertains to the recall of personal facts and events.
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