Talya, a psychology major, just conducted a survey for class where she asked students about their opinions regarding evolution. When Talya thinks back on this experience, which of the following statements is accurate?
A) Talya will be using her episodic memory only.
B) Talya will be using her semantic memory only.
C) Talya's ability to recall the factual details about the survey illustrates episodic memory, while her recollections of talking with the students illustrates semantic memory.
D) Talya's ability to recall the factual details about the survey illustrates semantic memory, while her recollections of talking with the students illustrates episodic memory.

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Talya's ability to recall the factual details about the survey, such as the questions she asked and the responses she received, reflects her semantic memory, which is our memory for facts and general knowledge. On the other hand, her recollections of talking with the students, such as how they felt about the topic and their personal opinions, reflects her episodic memory, which is our memory for personal experiences and events. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Talya, a Psychology Major, Just Conducted a Survey for Class