An individual's semantic memory contains
A)memories about events.
B)background knowledge about words,symbols,concepts,and rules,arranged as hierarchies of information in categories and subordinate categories.
C)autobiographical information about one's previous experiences.
D)memories that are recalled from an "I" or "my" perspective.

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Semantic memory is a type of long-term memory that deals with the meaning of words, symbols, concepts and rules. It is arranged as hierarchies of information in categories and subordinate categories. This type of memory does not involve personal experiences or events, which are stored in episodic memory. Therefore, options A, C, and D are incorrect.

An Individual's Semantic Memory Contains