If a Monkey Has to Remember the Position of a Light

question 75

Multiple Choice

If a monkey has to remember the position of a light for a delay period after the light goes out, neurons in the _____ fire to help the monkey retain a memory trace.

• A)hippocampus
• B)prefrontal cortex
• C)inferior temporal cortex
• D)occipital cortex

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