The Memory of Where You Were When You Heard About

question 113

Multiple Choice

The memory of where you were when you heard about the events of 9/11 is termed a(n) ________ memory.

• A) semantic
• B) flashbulb
• C) implicit
• D) procedural

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobe of the brain, important for decision-making, problem-solving, control of behavior and emotions, and complex cognitive behavior.

PGO Activity

Stands for Ponto-Geniculo-Occipital waves, which are associated with REM sleep and are thought to play a role in dreaming and learning.

Activation-Synthesis

A theory suggesting that dreams are the result of the brain's attempt to make sense of neural activity during sleep.

Occipital Cortex

The visual processing center of the mammalian brain containing most of the anatomical region of the visual cortex.