Tom is on the telephone trying to help his girlfriend reinstall her operating system after her computer crashed.In order to provide his girlfriend with the right instructions,Tom must access his _________ memory.
A)procedural
B)episodic
C)autobiographical
D)explicit

Question

Tom is on the telephone trying to help his girlfriend reinstall her operating system after her computer crashed.In order to provide his girlfriend with the right instructions,Tom must access his _________ memory.​ 
A)procedural 
B)episodic 
C)autobiographical 
D)explicit

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Procedural memory involves the memory of how to do a specific task or activity, such as following instructions for reinstalling an operating system. This type of memory is most relevant in this scenario. Episodic, autobiographical, and explicit memory are not as applicable for this specific task.

Tom Is on the Telephone Trying to Help His Girlfriend