Which of the Following Results Best Supports the Notion That

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following results best supports the notion that the amygdala modulates the consolidation of hippocampus-based memories?

• A)Hippocampus-based learning occurs only if the learner is not experiencing stress or arousal.
• B)Modulation of hippocampus-based learning occurs only if the learner is stressed or aroused.
• C)Modulation of hippocampus-based learning by arousal occurs only if the arousal is initiated prior to learning.
• D)Modulation of hippocampus-based learning by arousal occurs after the initial encoding of the task, during retention.

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