Which Type of Memory Seems to Be MOST Vulnerable to Decline

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which type of memory seems to be MOST vulnerable to decline as adults age?

• A) working
• B) episodic
• C) semantic
• D) skill

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A region of the brain that is critical for memory formation, learning, and spatial navigation.

Amygdala

A region of the brain that plays a key role in processing emotions, particularly fear and aggression.

Hypothalamus

A crucial region of the brain responsible for the regulation of many bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, thirst, and the release of hormones from the pituitary gland.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

A noninvasive medical imaging technique used to visualize detailed internal structures, utilizing a powerful magnetic field and radio waves.