Anderson Et Al

question 21

Multiple Choice

Anderson et al. (2004) discovered that which brain structures tend to be recruited while people are actively suppressing retrieval?

• A)Right lateral prefrontal cortex and anterior cingulate gyrus
• B)Anterior cingulate gyrus and hypothalamus
• C)Hippocampus and left ventricle
• D)Lateral medial cingulate and temporal lobes
• E)Cerebellum and amygdala

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Definitions:

Brainstem

The posterior part of the brain, connecting the cerebrum with the spinal cord, responsible for controlling many basic life-sustaining functions like breathing and heart rate.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain that is critical for memory formation, learning, and spatial navigation.

Amygdala

A region of the brain that plays a key role in processing emotions, particularly fear and aggression.

Hypothalamus

A crucial region of the brain responsible for the regulation of many bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, thirst, and the release of hormones from the pituitary gland.