The Pathway in the Brain That Starts in the Midbrain

question 177

Multiple Choice

The pathway in the brain that starts in the midbrain and connects to structures of the limbic system, including the amygdala, the hippocampus, and the nucleus accumbens and continues to the middle of the prefrontal cortex is called the ________ pathway.

• A) cerebellar
• B) mesolimbic
• C) ventral tegmental
• D) dorsolateral

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Definitions:

Modality Specific

Pertaining to or affecting a particular mode of sensation or a specific sensory system.

Echoic Memory

A component of sensory memory that stores audio information, making it available for further processing for a brief period after the original sound has ceased.

Icon

A symbol, image, or figure that represents a concept, object, or entity, often recognized universally.

Primacy Effect

The improvement in retention of information learned at the beginning of a task.