The type of memory that is most like an encyclopedia or a dictionary is ________ memory.

A) episodic
B) emotional
C) procedural
D) semantic

Semantic memory is the type of memory responsible for our knowledge of facts, concepts, and general information, much like an encyclopedia or a dictionary. Episodic memory is related to personal experiences, emotional memory relates to the memory of strong emotions, and procedural memory relates to the memory of skills and procedures.