Several Researchers Have Compared Brain Activity During the Learning Process

question 60

Multiple Choice

Several researchers have compared brain activity during the learning process for words that were later remembered and words that were later forgotten.Which of the following is consistent with their findings?

• A)Increased activity in the occipital cortex was associated with better retention.
• B)Increased activity in the midbrain cortex was associated with better retention.
• C)Increased activity in the hippocampus was associated with better retention.
• D)Activity levels in the brain during the learning process were not predictive of subsequent retention.

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