Which of the Following Is True About the Hippocampus

question 174

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the hippocampus?

• A)Long-term memories are permanently stored in the hippocampus.
• B)The hippocampus is only involved in the creation of nondeclarative memories.
• C)Memories appear to require the hippocampus until they can be consolidated in the cortex.
• D)Damage to the hippocampus is most likely to affect long-term memories after they have undergone consolidation.

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Definitions:

Episodic Memory

The memory of autobiographical events that can be explicitly stated, including times, places, and associated emotions.

State-dependent Memory

The phenomenon whereby information learned in a particular state of mind is more easily recalled when in the same state.

Episodic Memory

The subtype of long-term memory that involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences.

Body Condition

The physical state of a person's or animal's body, often in terms of muscle and fat levels.