Concerning the Results of Recent Brain Stimulation Experiments on Memories

question 661

Multiple Choice

Concerning the results of recent brain stimulation experiments on memories, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Most memory experts now believe that long-term memories are only relatively permanent.
• B) Most of the experiences produced resembled dreams more than memories with many clearly imaginary.
• C) The brain appears to record every event like a "strip of movie film, complete with sound track."
• D) Many events never get past sensory or short-term memory.

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