Your grandfather works on the New York Times crossword puzzle every day.He nearly always solves the puzzle.His ability to remember the meaning of words has shown no decline as he has aged and really shows very little decline for most older adults.What type of memory is this?

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Semantic memory refers to long-term memory for general knowledge and facts, including the meanings of words. This type of memory is often well-preserved in older adults, as seen in the grandfather's ability to remember the meanings of words for the crossword puzzle.

Your Grandfather Works on the New York Times Crossword Puzzle