The Hypothalamus and Limbic System Are Greatly Involved in

question 36

Multiple Choice

The hypothalamus and limbic system are greatly involved in

• A)emotion and responses to emotional experiences
• B)the higher intellectual functions
• C)motor coordination
• D)recognition of visual patterns

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Definitions:

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, which is the ability to retain impressions of sensory information after the original stimuli have ended.

Physical Basis

The underlying physical or material foundation for an object, phenomenon, or process.

Flashbulb Memories

Highly detailed, exceptionally vivid 'snapshot' memories of the moment and circumstances in which surprising and consequential (or emotionally arousing) news was heard.

Rehearsed

Practiced or gone over in preparation, typically to improve performance or memorization.