The Memory of a Woman Is Substantially Impaired After She

question 123

Multiple Choice

The memory of a woman is substantially impaired after she injures her head falling off of a ladder. In particular, she is unable to remember recent events that have happened to her. Damage to which of the following brain areas is most likely responsible for these difficulties?

• A) hypothalamus
• B) hippocampus
• C) amygdala
• D) thalamus

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Definitions:

Delta Sleep

Refers to deep sleep, during which there is no eye movement or muscle activity. This phase is also known as slow-wave sleep.

REM Sleep

A phase of sleep involving rapid eye movements, where dreaming and increased brain activity occur.

Parasomnia

A category of sleep disorders that involve abnormal and unnatural movements, behaviors, emotions, perceptions, and dreams.

REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements and is the period where most dreams occur.