Jackie went to the grocery store to pick up yogurt, bread, and apples.First, she picked up a hand basket for carrying her groceries, and then she searched the store.After finding what she needed, she stood in a check-out line.Then, the cashier put her items in a plastic bag, and soon after, Jackie left the store.As readers of this event, we understand that Jackie paid for the groceries, even though it wasn't mentioned, because we are relying on a grocery store _____ that is stored in _______ long-term memory.
A) narrative; semantic
B) script; semantic
C) narrative; episodic
D) script; episodic

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The scenario described in the passage closely follows a script for a typical grocery store experience, including collecting a basket, finding items, standing in line, and receiving a plastic bag. Our understanding that Jackie likely paid for the groceries is based on our stored knowledge of this script, which is stored in our semantic long-term memory. Choice A is incorrect because the passage doesn't provide enough detail for us to consider it a true narrative, and it is not stored as an episodic memory (which is a personal experience memory). Choice C is incorrect because the passage doesn't provide enough detail for us to consider it a true narrative, and a grocery store script is not stored in episodic memory. Choice D is incorrect because while a script is stored in our long-term memory, it is not specific to personal experiences and therefore is not stored in episodic memory.

Jackie Went to the Grocery Store to Pick Up Yogurt