The Hippocampus Plays a Role in Memory Consolidation

question 210

Multiple Choice

The hippocampus plays a role in memory consolidation. It is probably MOST accurate to say that the hippocampus is more involved in _____ than in _____.

• A)encoding; retrieval
• B)retrieval; encoding
• C)retrieval; storage
• D)storage; encoding

Grasp the significance of cognitive maps and the learning-performance distinction in Tolman's theory.

Differentiate between central and peripheral needs as defined by Lewin and understand the implications for motivation.

Recognize how valence determines the attractiveness of goals in satisfying needs according to Lewin.

Identify the principles of social learning theory and its explanations for behavior acquisition and regulation.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

The application or addition of a stimulus that increases or maintains the probability of some behaviour.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology concept where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens a desired behavior.

Punishment

A consequence given to reduce the occurrence of a particular behavior.

Modelling

The process of representing a real-world system or phenomenon through a set of mathematical equations, simulations, or physical replicas.