When You Combine the Research Findings of Karl Lashley and Richard

question 457

Multiple Choice

When you combine the research findings of Karl Lashley and Richard Thompson, the findings suggest that:

• A) all memories are distributed throughout the brain.
• B) forgetting is due to the decay of engrams over time.
• C) simple memories may be localized in specific areas, but complex memories seem to be distributed throughout the brain.
• D) the cerebellum is the crucial brain structure involved in forming all memories.

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