The subpart of long-term memory which is autobiographical in nature is __________ memory; the subpart which is like an encyclopedia or dictionary of stored knowledge is __________ memory.

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Autobiographical memory refers to memories of personal experiences or events, and is part of the episodic memory subcomponent of long-term memory. The encyclopedia or dictionary-like component of long-term memory is the semantic memory, which stores our knowledge of facts and concepts. Therefore, the correct answer is B, where autobiographical memory is episodic and encyclopedia-like memory is semantic.

The Subpart of Long-Term Memory Which Is Autobiographical in Nature