James Varni is trying to teach his son Marcus how to ride a bike. James realizes that his knowledge of bike riding was developed from his own direct experiences with a bicycle and is subconsciously understood. He's having a difficult time explaining to Marcus how to ride his new bike. James' knowledge of bike riding is __________.
A) explicit
B) common
C) enabling
D) tacit

Question

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James' knowledge of bike riding is considered tacit because it is knowledge that is difficult to transfer to another person by writing it down or verbalizing it. Tacit knowledge is subconsciously understood and acquired through personal experience.

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