Survey Two of the Best-Known Models of Structural Sexual Dimorphisms

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Essay

Survey two of the best-known models of structural sexual dimorphisms of the mammalian nervous system, briefly discuss the possible role of social influences on these models, and consider the effects of hormones and environmental factors with regard to possible dimorphisms of the human brain and behavior.

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Definitions:

Conscious Recollection

The intentional and deliberate remembering of information that one has previously learned or experienced.

Episodic Memory

A type of explicit memory that includes a person’s personal experiences.

Explicit Memory

A type of long-term memory involving conscious recollection of factual information, previous experiences, and concepts.

Anterograde Amnesia

The inability to form new memories following a traumatic event or the onset of a specific condition, while memories from before the event remain intact.