A patient is being taught to ascend stairs with a walker while a maintaining non–weight-bearing stance on his left foot. Once learned, this motor skill will be an example of which of the following?
A. Conscious procedural memory
B. Unconscious declarative memory
C. Unconscious procedural memory
D. Conscious declarative memory
ANS: C
Rationale: Declarative memory refers to the conscious recall of facts and information, whereas procedural memory refers to the unconscious recall of skills and habits. Once learned, a motor skill such as stair climbing can be automatically recalled without conscious action.
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