In the Study by Maguire and Colleagues, Increases in the Volume

question 19

Multiple Choice

In the study by Maguire and colleagues, increases in the volume of gray matter in the right posterior hippocampus were positively correlated with the:

• A) topographical memory ability of taxi drivers.
• B) autobiographical memory ability of taxi drivers.
• C) semantic memory of taxi drivers.
• D) degree of autonomic arousal while watching Taxi Driver.

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Definitions:

Consciousness

The quality or state of awareness, or, of being aware of an external object or something within oneself.

Awareness

The state or ability to perceive, to feel, or to be conscious of events, objects, or sensory patterns.

Sociocognitive Theory

A theory that emphasizes the role of social interaction, cognition, and behavior in learning.

Hypnosis

Hypnosis is a trance-like state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility, with diminished peripheral awareness, often used for therapeutic purposes.