The Conversion of Short-Term Memory to Long-Term Memory Would Be

question 27

Multiple Choice

The conversion of short-term memory to long-term memory would be inhibited by

• A)ablation of the pons.
• B)ablation of the cerebral nuclei.
• C)ablation of the hippocampus.
• D)ablation of the occipital lobe.

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