One of the Primary Functions of the Thalamus Is to

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Multiple Choice

One of the primary functions of the thalamus is to

• A)regulate the vital functions of respiration and heart rate
• B)organize input from the sense organs and route it to the appropriate brain area
• C)regulate various aspects of motivation and emotion
• D)play a key role in the encoding and storage of memories

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Definitions:

Interference Theory

A theory suggesting that the ability to remember information is affected by other information learned either previously or subsequently.

Proactive Interference

is a phenomenon where older memories inhibit the ability to remember new information because of the clutter or confusion of old and new information.

Long-Term Memory

A type of memory responsible for the storage of information over an extended period, from days to decades.

Retrieval

The act of accessing and bringing into consciousness information from memory.