When Reading a Series of Statements Such as "At the Party

question 27

Multiple Choice

When reading a series of statements such as "At the party, he was the first to start dancing on the table," the ________ is more active when making a personality inference as opposed to remembering the order of the statements.

• A)anterior insula cortex
• B)dorsolateral prefrontal cortex
• C)anterior cingulate cortex
• D)medial prefrontal cortex

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Definitions:

Dissociative Amnesia

A psychological condition characterized by memory loss that cannot be attributed to normal forgetfulness, often related to traumatic or stressful experiences.

Semantic Memories

A type of long-term memory involving the capacity to recall words, concepts, or numbers, which is essential for the use and understanding of language.

Procedural Memories

Memories of motor skills and habits that are performed without conscious thought, such as riding a bike or typing on a keyboard.

Personal Memories

Refers to an individual's recollections of past experiences or events that are unique to their own life history.