In Baboons, What Is the Relationship Between Stress and Memory

question 185

Multiple Choice

In baboons, what is the relationship between stress and memory?

• A) There is no relationship.
• B) Stress can kill neurons in the hippocampus.
• C) Stress positively influences recall.
• D) Stress likely increases social memory.

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