alleryThe distinction between explicit and implicit memory matters clinically because:
AThey cannot be measured
BThey can be impaired separately
CThey are stored in one place
DThey always fail together
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. They can be impaired separately
1. A single memory system would fail as a whole.
2. Understanding the difference between explicit memory and implicit memory is important.
3. Aging, particular types of brain trauma, and certain disorders can impact explicit and implicit memory in different ways.
4. A patient may lose one while keeping the other intact.
_Source: OpenStax Psychology 2e (CC BY 4.0), Ch 8 'Memory', sections 8.1-8.4_
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