An important distinction between declarative and nondeclarative memory is that only declarative memories can be
A) described using words.
B) demonstrated with behavior.
C) attributed to procedural cognition.
D) intact following damage to the brain.

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Declarative memories are based on information that can be consciously recalled and described using words, while nondeclarative memories are typically formed without conscious awareness and cannot be easily verbalized or described in words. Therefore, only declarative memories can be described using words.

An Important Distinction Between Declarative and Nondeclarative Memory Is That