Imagine That B

question 16

Essay

Imagine that B.T. and G.J. move abroad and then marry. Between moving and marrying, B.T. receives damage to his hippocampus and G.J. receives damage to her anterior temporal lobes. What might B.T. and G.J. each remember and not remember about moving and getting married? As you list each memory, include whether it is episodic or semantic. How does Ribot's law impact your answer?

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Definitions:

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a critical role in the reward system, motivation, pleasure, and motor function.

Brain Arousal

The state of heightened brain activity and alertness, involving physiological and psychological responses.

Frontal Lobe

Positioned at the leading edge of each cerebral hemisphere, this portion of the brain plays a key role in controlling voluntary actions, articulating language, and administering high-level executive functions.

Trait Theorists

Psychologists who study personality focused on identifying, describing, and measuring stable characteristics that differentiate individuals.