Following 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.

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Mike's ability to show a fear response to the sight of a knife indicates that he has retained an implicit memory of the association between knives and danger, even though he is unable to consciously recall or recognize what a knife is. Implicit memory refers to non-conscious memories that influence our behavior, skills, and habits.

Following Brain Injury from a Brutal Knife Attack, Mike Is