Darnell Underwent Surgery to Control His Severe Epilepsy

question 255

Multiple Choice

Darnell underwent surgery to control his severe epilepsy.Now,however,Darnell CANNOT form new memories of his experiences,although he does remember events in the past.Most likely,the surgery destroyed a portion of the ___ in Darnell's brain.

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

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Research

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Cognitive Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes mental processes such as perception, memory, thought, and problem solving, and how they may influence behavior.

Mental Processes

Cognitive activities of the mind, including thinking, perception, memory, and decision-making.

Sensation

The stimulation of sensory receptors and the transmission of sensory information to the central nervous system.