Two people in the background are discussing Tibet, but you are paying no attention. After they leave, someone asks you what they had been talking about, and you say you don't know. Nevertheless, a few minutes later you start discussing Tibet yourself. What kind of memory are you displaying?

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Implicit memory is at play here, as it involves memories that affect our behaviors or knowledge without conscious awareness. In this scenario, the discussion about Tibet influenced you to talk about it later, even though you were not consciously aware of listening to or remembering the conversation.

Two People in the Background Are Discussing Tibet, but You