What is another name for facts memory?

• A. Semantic memory
• B. Episodic memory
• C. Procedural memory
• D. Working memory

Answer: (A)

Semantic memory is the store of general knowledge about the world—facts, meanings, and concepts that aren’t tied to personal experiences. This is what you use when you recall that Paris is the capital of France or what a circle’s properties are. It’s distinct from other memory systems: episodic memory saves personal events with context like when and where you learned something; procedural memory stores how to perform skills like riding a bike or playing the piano; and working memory holds and manipulates information in the short term, such as keeping a phone number in mind while dialing. So, facts memory aligns with semantic memory.