The Subcortical Structure That Is Critical for the Creation of New

question 343

Multiple Choice

The subcortical structure that is critical for the creation of new memories is the:

• A)thalamus.
• B)cerebral cortex.
• C)hypothalamus.
• D)hippocampus.

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Definitions:

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Durkheim

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Dramaturgical Perspective

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