The Two Areas of the Brain Most Commonly Found to Show

question 22

Multiple Choice

The two areas of the brain most commonly found to show changes in activity with meditation are:

• A) the basal ganglia and the parietal cortex.
• B) the frontal cortex and the midbrain.
• C) the cingulate cortex and the midbrain.
• D) the cingulate and frontal cortices.

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Definitions:

Semantic Memory

Type of declarative memory containing general knowledge, such as knowledge of language and information learned in formal education.

Long-term Memory

Refers to the continuous storage of information over a prolonged period, beyond the scope of working memory, capable of holding a vast amount of information ranging from minutes to decades.

Working Memory

A cognitive system with a limited capacity that is responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing.

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