It Is Generally Thought That the Process of Memory Consolidation

question 438

Multiple Choice

It is generally thought that the process of memory consolidation occurs in the

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

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Definitions:

Visualizing

The process of mentally picturing something, which can enhance understanding, memory, or planning.

Actively Encoded

Information that is consciously worked on and processed in such a way that it becomes part of one's long-term memory.

Working Memory

The part of short-term memory that is concerned with immediate, conscious perceptual and linguistic processing, integral for reasoning and the guidance of decision-making and behavior.

Seven-digit Numbers

Typically refer to a standard telephone number length in many countries, highlighting the capacity of human short-term memory to process this amount of information.