Martha was a very good swimmer during her twenties. Because of an injury, she was unable to swim and gave up the sport entirely. After several years, she visits a swimming pool and feels apprehensive about getting into the water as she believes she has forgotten her swimming skills. However, after she gets into the water, she is surprised that she can swim well and believes that with a bit of practice, she can regain her former skills. In this scenario, which of the following is most likely responsible for Martha's recollection of her swimming skills?
A) joint attention
B) implicit memory
C) habituation
D) explicit memory

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Martha's recollection of her swimming skills is most likely due to implicit memory, which is the unconscious recollection of skills and habits. Martha may not be explicitly aware of the process of swimming, but her body remembers how to perform the actions involved in swimming. This is evident when she gets into the water and finds that she can swim well, despite having not practiced the sport for several years.

Martha Was a Very Good Swimmer During Her Twenties