Studies of Amnesia Provide Evidence That ______

question 32

Multiple Choice

Studies of amnesia provide evidence that ______.

• A)we never retain any information
• B)brain trauma cannot affect memory recall
• C)long-term and working memory are separate processes
• D)the amygdala and limbic system are the most important brain structures for memory processes

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, and emotional responses.

Brain Structure

The physical anatomy and organization of the brain, including its various parts and the connections between them.

Biopsychosocial Model

A model proposing that behaviour is the result of the combined influence of biological, psychological, and social factors. Thus genetic endowment, neurological damage, and life experience (personal and social) all play a role in the emergence of behaviour.

Biomedical Model

A perspective in health that views diseases and disorders primarily as biological phenomena that can be explained, diagnosed, and treated through medical intervention.