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Tim is studying for a test.After seven consecutive hours of studying he finds he can remember what he just finished studying,but he can no longer remember what he studied five or six hours ago.Tim's memory problems are BEST explained by _____________.


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Interhemispheric Connections

Refers to the neural pathways that connect the two hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication between them.

Anomalous Speech Representation

Condition in which a person’s speech zones are located in the right hemisphere or in both hemispheres.

Broca's Area

A region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere (usually the left) of the brain with functions linked to speech production.

Cerebellum

Major brainstem structure specialized for learning and coordinating movements; assists the cerebrum in generating many behaviors.

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