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Which type of memory consists of a network of associated facts and concepts related to general knowledge?

  1. Procedural memory

  2. Episodic memory

  3. Semantic memory

  4. Working memory

The correct answer is: Semantic memory

Semantic memory is the type of memory that encompasses a network of associated facts and concepts related to general knowledge. This includes information such as vocabulary, historical facts, and concepts learned throughout life, independent of personal experience. Semantic memory allows individuals to understand and integrate knowledge about the world, enabling functions such as reasoning, comprehension, and general awareness. In comparison, procedural memory refers to the memory of how to perform tasks or skills, such as riding a bike or playing an instrument, which do not rely on conscious thought. Episodic memory involves the recollection of specific events or experiences in one's life, including the context in which they occurred, such as time and place. Working memory is a short-term storage system that temporarily holds and manipulates information for cognitive tasks, but it does not serve as a repository for general knowledge or facts.