Procedural memory is a form of long-term implicit memory for the performance of actions.

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

Answer: (C)

Understanding the distinction between implicit and explicit long-term memory helps explain why procedural memory fits the description. Procedural memory stores how to perform actions—skills and habits—without requiring conscious recall of the steps. It is implicit, so you can ride a bike or type without actively retracing every move. In contrast, explicit memory covers facts and events you can consciously remember: episodic memory for personal experiences and semantic memory for general knowledge. Procedural memory is learned through practice and becomes automatic, and it relies on brain regions like the basal ganglia and cerebellum. This combination of being long-term, unconscious, and action-focused makes this description correct.