What type of memory is involved in unconscious skills and conditioned responses?

Implicit memory is the correct choice because it refers to the type of memory that is not consciously recalled and is used for skills and conditioned responses. This includes tasks such as riding a bike or typing on a keyboard, where individuals perform actions without consciously thinking about them.

Implicit memory is distinct from explicit memory, which involves conscious recollection of facts and events. This means that while explicit memory allows us to declare what we know, implicit memory enables us to execute learned skills and behaviors without active awareness.

Short-term memory and working memory, while important for temporarily holding information and manipulating it during tasks, do not specifically encompass the unconscious aspects of learned skills and conditioned responses that are characteristic of implicit memory.