Even though you may not remember the specific events that led you to have a certain opinion, your opinions nonetheless influence your behavior. This is because your opinions are often based on ________.
A) semantic memory
B) declarative memory
C) explicit memory
D) implicit memory

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Implicit memory refers to memory that influences behavior without conscious awareness or deliberate intent. Opinions can be formed and stored in implicit memory, meaning they can still influence behavior even if the specifics of how they were formed are not remembered. Semantic, declarative, and explicit memory all refer to memory that is consciously accessible and can be intentionally retrieved, which is not necessarily the case with opinions.

Even Though You May Not Remember the Specific Events That