Raul Saw a Car Crash on the Way to Campus

question 41

Multiple Choice

Raul saw a car crash on the way to campus. Yosep participated in a psychology experiment in which he saw a film of a car crash. How accurate would you expect Raul and Yosep's memories to be, given the research on event memory?

• A) Yosep's memory will be more accurate than Raul's memory.
• B) Raul's memory will be more accurate than Yosep's memory.
• C) Raul and Yosep will have equally accurate memories.
• D) Yosep's memory will be more accurate but Raul's memory will be more vivid.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many essential functions, including hormone regulation, temperature, and appetite control.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back of the skull that is responsible for coordinating movement and balance.

Amygdala

A section of the brain that is responsible for detecting fear and preparing for emergency events.

Medulla

the base of the brainstem; controls heartbeat and breathing.