The __________ Is the Part of the Brain Responsible for the Formation

question 103

Multiple Choice

The __________ is the part of the brain responsible for the formation of long-term memories.

• A) hippocampus
• B) hypothalamus
• C) fornix
• D) amygdala

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Definitions:

Massed Practice

Massed Practice is a learning method where a skill or knowledge is practiced continuously without breaks, often leading to quick learning but poor retention over time.

Consolidation

The process by which memories become stable in the brain; involves strengthening of the neural network that represents the memory.

Episodic Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences, including the time and place they occurred.

Personal History

The unique compilation of events, experiences, relationships, and circumstances that have shaped an individual's life.