An inability to form semantic memories would most likely result from damage to the

A) basal ganglia.
B) hypothalamus.
C) cerebellum.
D) hippocampus.

Semantic Memories

Long-term memory processes that store general world knowledge, facts, concepts, and meanings about words and objects.

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain located in the temporal lobe, primarily responsible for memory formation and spatial navigation.

Basal Ganglia

Groups of neurons located deep within the cerebral hemispheres involved in controlling movement and coordination.