Jillian was in a car accident and sustained a serious head trauma. Since the surgery, she has forgotten her name, career, and other vital information about herself. Yet, she is still able to talk, know what words mean, and have general knowledge about the world, such as what day it is or who currently is the president of the U.S. This behavior suggests that Jillian’s _____ is impaired, but her _____ is still functioning.
A. episodic memory / semantic memory
B. semantic memory / episodic memory
C. sensory memory / long-term memory
D. declarative memory / nondeclarative memory