Much of Your Sense of Self Is Derived from Memories

question 280

Multiple Choice

Much of your sense of self is derived from memories of your unique life experiences. These particular kinds of memories are referred to as _____ memories.

• A) implicit
• B) autobiographical
• C) sensory
• D) semantic

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Definitions:

Frontal Area

The frontal area, often referring to the frontal lobes of the brain, plays a critical role in decision making, personality expression, and moderating social behavior.

Occipital Lobes

The regions of the brain located at the back of the head, responsible for processing visual information from the eyes.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the frontal lobes of the brain involved in decision making, problem-solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Phineas Gage

was a railroad worker whose survival of a severe brain injury helped scientists understand more about the brain and personality.