Results of a Transitive Inference Paradigm Suggest That the Hippocampus

question 20

Multiple Choice

Results of a transitive inference paradigm suggest that the hippocampus plays a role in _______.

• A) connecting past memories with novel items
• B) interpreting subtle memories for unique events
• C) linking related memories according to their common features
• D) linking unrelated items that share a common ground

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Definitions:

Motor Neuron

A type of neuron that sends impulses from the central nervous system to muscles or glands, initiating movement or action.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions including muscle contraction, sleep regulation, and the modulation of memory in the nervous system.

Neurotransmitter

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals across the synaptic gap from one neuron to another, influencing mental function and behavior.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a crucial role in reward, motivation, and motor control.