In the movie Groundhog Day, the character played by Bill Murray experiences the same day over and over again. One of the activities he practices each day is playing the piano. By the end of the movie, he is able to play piano expertly. Someone with anterograde amnesia could do the same, but unlike Bill Murray's character, they would not remember ever practicing. This is because ______ memory is gone, but ______ memory remains intact following hippocampal damage.

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Declarative memory involves facts and events and requires conscious recall, which would be impaired in someone with anterograde amnesia. Nondeclarative memory, including skills like playing the piano, can still be learned and improved without the need for conscious recall.

In the Movie Groundhog Day, the Character Played by Bill