Which memory subtype concerns facts and knowledge such as names?

• A. Episodic memory
• B. Explicit (declarative) memory
• C. Prospective memory
• D. Working memory

Answer: (B)

The main idea is conscious, reportable knowledge. Facts and knowledge you can recall, like names, fall under explicit (declarative) memory. This type includes the ability to consciously retrieve semantic memory—the general knowledge and facts you know—along with episodic memory for personal events. Names are general knowledge about people, not tied to a specific personal memory, so they fit semantic memory within the explicit/declarative system. In contrast, episodic memory is about personal experiences, prospective memory is about remembering to do things in the future, and working memory is about holding and manipulating information in the moment.