Which type of memory involves recalling factual information?

The correct choice, declarative memory, refers to the type of long-term memory that is responsible for the storage and recall of factual information and events. This includes knowledge of facts, such as historical dates, vocabulary, and concepts, as well as personal events such as experiences or specific details from one’s life. Declarative memory is divided into two subcategories: episodic memory, which is the recollection of personal experiences, and semantic memory, which pertains to general knowledge about the world.

Implicit memory, procedural memory, and nondeclarative memory all contribute to different types of learning and memory but do not specifically focus on the recollection of factual information. Implicit memory generally refers to unconscious memories, such as skills and conditioned responses. Procedural memory, a subset of implicit memory, specifically involves the memory of motor skills and tasks (like riding a bike). Nondeclarative memory encompasses both procedural memory and other types of implicit knowledge, but it also does not pertain to the explicit recall of factual information like declarative memory does.