According to the Competitive Trace Theory of Systems Consolidation, _______

question 18

Multiple Choice

According to the competitive trace theory of systems consolidation, _______. (Select all that apply.)

• A) episodic memories become more veridical (more accurate) as they age
• B) episodic memories can become distorted as they age
• C) as memory ages contextual details associated with an event become lost or contaminated with false details
• D) memory distortions can be the result of hippocampal-cortex interactions that occur over time
• E) memories would remain more veridical over time if the hippocampus was damaged.

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Definitions:

Meiosis I

The first division of meiosis, in which homologous chromosomes separate, leading to cells that are haploid.

Haploid

A cell or nucleus having a single set of unpaired chromosomes, characteristic of gametes.

Diploid

Having two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.

Visual

Refers to elements that are perceptible by the eye, used in various media and presentations to enhance understanding and engagement.