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According to the Focus on Neuroscience box on the adolescent brain, the most likely explanation for impulsive and erratic behavior in adolescence is immaturity of the prefrontal cortex.
H.M.'s Brain
Refers to the study of a patient, Henry Molaison, whose case provided extensive insights into human memory and the functioning of the hippocampus after undergoing brain surgery.
Retroactive Interference
The phenomenon where newly learned information interferes with the retrieval of previously learned information.
Memory Trace Decay
The theory that memory fades and disappears over time if not accessed and utilized, due to the biological processes of the brain.
Serial List
A method for organizing or presenting items in a specific sequential order, often used in memory and cognitive tests.
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