The Conversion of Short-Term Memory into Long-Term Declarative Memory Most

question 64

Multiple Choice

The conversion of short-term memory into long-term declarative memory most likely involves the

• A)hypothalamus.
• B)hippocampus.
• C)thalamus.
• D)medulla.
• E)brainstem.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A formerly neutral signal that, once linked with an unconditioned stimulus, ultimately leads to eliciting a conditioned response.

Unlearned Reaction

An instinctive response to a stimulus that does not require previous experience or learning.

Reflexive Response

An automatic reaction to a specific stimulus without conscious thought, often as a protective mechanism.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus, famously demonstrated by Ivan Pavlov.