Autobiographical Memory Emerges, Episodic Memory Becomes More Elaborate, and Familiar

question 27

Multiple Choice

Autobiographical memory emerges, episodic memory becomes more elaborate, and familiar events are remembered in scripts at __________ years.

• A) 2 to 5
• B) 4 to 7
• C) 6 to 10
• D) 11 to 13

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that acts as a relay station for information between the sensory organs and the cerebral cortex.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for hormone production and regulation of critical bodily functions like temperature and hunger.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in basic emotions such as fear and pleasure, as well as instincts and mood control.

Medulla

The inner region of an organ or tissue, or specifically, the lower part of the brainstem which is involved in regulating vital body functions such as heart rate and breathing.