The Part of the Brain That Is Particularly Important in Linking

question 50

Multiple Choice

The part of the brain that is particularly important in linking smells to memories and emotions is the ________.

• A)hypothalamus
• B)hippocampus
• C)reticular activating system
• D)amygdala

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Definitions:

Episodic Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences.

Semantic Memory

The type of declarative memory that stores general knowledge, or objective facts and information.

Retrieval Cues

Stimuli or signals that can trigger the recall of information stored in the memory.