Josh has no conscious recollection of ever having been swimming or having had swimming lessons. One day, he fell into the river, and he started to swim automatically. What type of memory is he using?
A) short term
B) working
C) explicit
D) implicit

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Josh is using implicit memory, which refers to memories that are not consciously recalled but influence our behavior and actions automatically. This type of memory is responsible for skills and habits that we have learned through experience, like swimming.

Josh Has No Conscious Recollection of Ever Having Been Swimming