In the context of implicit memory, which of the following statements is true of priming?
A. It is assumed to be a voluntary and conscious process.
B. It is the retention of information about the where, when, and what of life's happenings.
C. It is a person's knowledge about the world.
D. It takes place even when explicit memory for previous information is not required.
Answer: D
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