Which memory term describes organized knowledge about general knowledge and facts?

• A. Schemata
• B. Script
• C. Semantic Memory
• D. Procedural Memory

Answer: (C)

Semantic memory stores general world knowledge: facts, concepts, vocabulary, and rules that aren’t tied to a specific experience. This means it encompasses what you know about Paris being the capital of France, what a triangle is, or the meaning of words. It’s different from episodic memory, which is about personal events you’ve experienced, and from procedural memory, which is about how to do things like ride a bike or tie shoes. Schemata are broader knowledge structures that organize information, but the term that specifically describes organized knowledge about general facts and concepts is semantic memory.