The Hippocampus Responds to False Memories and True Memories with the Same

question 26

True/False

The hippocampus responds to false memories and true memories with the same activation level.

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Definitions:

Displacement

Redirecting feelings from a threatening target to a less threatening one.

Obsession

A persistent, intrusive, and unwanted thought or urge that causes distress or anxiety.

Compulsion

An irresistible urge to behave in a certain way, especially against one's conscious wishes.

Compulsive Behaviors

Actions regularly carried out in response to an irresistible urge, often resulting in relief from anxiety or distress but not providing pleasure.