Which of the Following Is TRUE of the Neuroscience of Memory

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of the neuroscience of memory?

• A) The initial encoding of information aided by the hippocampus is passed along to the amygdala.
• B) The amygdala is especially involved with memories involving emotion.
• C) The hippocampus is located within the brain's frontal lobes.
• D) The amygdala aids in the initial encoding of information,acting as a kind of neurological e-mail system.

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