When asked to define the learning concept negative reinforcement, Hannah replied, "Negative reinforcement is when you perform a behavior that stops or lets you avoid an unpleasant stimulus, so you're more likely to repeat the behavior when you encounter the same unpleasant stimulus in the future." Hannah's answer reflects which category of long-term memory?
A) implicit memory
B) procedural memory
C) episodic memory
D) semantic memory

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Hannah's response involves the understanding of a complex concept, indicating the use of semantic memory, which stores general knowledge and concepts about the world. Negative reinforcement is a concept from psychology and is not directly related to personal experiences (episodic memory) or how to perform a task (procedural memory). While Hannah's response could potentially involve some unconscious learning (implicit memory), her mention of the future use of the behavior suggests a more conscious understanding.

When Asked to Define the Learning Concept Negative Reinforcement, Hannah