During a PET Scan, a London Cabby Is Asked to Describe

question 27

Multiple Choice

During a PET scan, a London cabby is asked to describe the route she would take a fare from the West End theater district to Harrod's department store. Her description would be associated with

• A) reduced activity of the left hippocampal formation.
• B) increased activity of the right hippocampal formation.
• C) reduced activity of the right hippocampal formation.
• D) increased activity of the left hippocampal formation.
• E) an increase in the activity of the amygdala, but not the hippocampus.

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