Sarah is trying to remember what she ate for dinner last Friday when her husband took her to a restaurant. According to the memory-systems perspective, this information is in Sarah's _____ memory.
A) episodic
B) semantic
C) declarative
D) short-term

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Episodic memory pertains to the recollection of personal experiences and events that occurred at specific times and places. Sarah trying to remember what she ate for dinner last Friday at a restaurant is an example of episodic memory retention. Option B) Semantic memory refers to the recollection of general knowledge and facts about the world, while option C) Declarative memory includes both episodic and semantic memory. Option D) Short-term memory refers to the temporary storage of information for immediate use and is not relevant to the scenario given.

Sarah Is Trying to Remember What She Ate for Dinner