Which Brain Structure Helps Us Form, Organize, and Store Memory

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which brain structure helps us form, organize, and store memory?

• A) the limbic system
• B) the amygdala
• C) the hippocampus
• D) the hypothalamus

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Definitions:

Working Memory

A mental framework that temporarily stores information for processing, crucial for logical thinking, guiding decisions, and influencing actions.

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, which allows individuals to retain impressions of sensory information after the original stimuli have ended.

Prospective Memory

The component of memory responsible for the recollection of intended actions or intentions to be executed in the future.

Short-Term Memory

A memory system that temporarily holds a small amount of information for a brief period, typically from a few seconds to about a minute.