Why Are Memories Represented in the Brain Differently Than Sensory

question 34

Essay

Why are memories represented in the brain differently than sensory stimuli? Give an example comparing how the brain would process a visual stimulus and a memory, and explain your reasoning.

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Definitions:

Present Value

The current value of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows, discounted at a specific interest rate.

Annuity

A financial product that pays out a fixed stream of payments to an individual, typically used as an income stream for retirees.

Interest Rate

The percentage charged by a lender to a borrower for the use of assets, typically expressed as an annual percentage of the principal.

Discount Rate

The interest rate used in discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis to determine the present value of future cash flows or investments.