From About 6 to 12 Months of Age, the Maturation

question 59

Multiple Choice

From about 6 to 12 months of age, the maturation of the ________ and the surrounding cerebral cortex, especially the frontal lobes, makes explicit memory possible.

• A) amygdala
• B) hippocampus
• C) hypothalamus
• D) cerebellum

Identify factors that influence the capacity and duration of memory storage.

Explain the effects of amnesia on memory and identify its causes.

Describe the physiological changes associated with memory formation and retention (e.g., long-term potentiation).

Understand memory organization techniques (e.g., chunking, mnemonics) and their effectiveness.

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Definitions:

US

A synonymous term for Unconditioned Stimulus, which inherently provokes an automatic response.

Stimulus Generalization

The process by which a conditioned response is triggered by stimuli that are similar, but not identical, to the original conditioned stimulus.

Discriminative Learning

The process by which an individual learns to respond differently to different stimuli based on their experiences or consequences of their actions.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.