The Types of Emotional Reactions Seen in People with Frontal

question 29

Multiple Choice

The types of emotional reactions seen in people with frontal lobe damage suggest that the frontal lobes:

• A) drive the fight-or-flight response.
• B) modulate the strength and vividness of emotional memories.
• C) maintain a balance between too little and too much emotion.
• D) provide information about the context in which learning occurs.

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Definitions:

Short-Term Memory

The part of the memory system where information is stored for a short duration, typically a few seconds to a minute.

Semantic Memory

A type of long-term memory involving the recall of general facts, concepts, and knowledge about the world, distinct from personal experiences.

Episodic Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences, including the context and emotions associated with them.

Central Executive

A component of working memory model responsible for directing attention and coordinating mental resources.