The Theory of Evolution Is Relevant to the Study of Learning

question 77

Multiple Choice

The theory of evolution is relevant to the study of learning and memory because:

• A) learned information is passed on to offspring.
• B) the type of information people learn varies across individuals.
• C) people are born as "blank slates."
• D) learning is useful in allowing organisms to adapt to the environment.

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Definitions:

Head Direction Cells

Neurons found in several brain regions that increase their firing rates when an animal's head points in a specific direction, helping to navigate its surroundings.

Place Cells

Neurons in the hippocampus that become active when an animal is in a particular location, playing a significant role in navigation and spatial memory.

Hippocampus

A structure in the brain's temporal lobe involved in memory formation, spatial navigation, and the processing of emotional responses.

Korsakoff Syndrome

A chronic memory disorder often associated with excessive alcohol consumption, characterized by amnesia, confabulation, and impaired executive function.