Asked by
Stephanie Correa
on Dec 24, 2024
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The hippocampus seems to be essential for __________.
A) the recall of old memories
B) maintaining one's balance
C) the formation of new long-term memories
D) proactive and retroactive inhibition
Hippocampus
A part of the brain within the temporal lobe, crucial for memory formation and spatial navigation.
Proactive and Retroactive Inhibition
Forms of interference where old information interferes with the learning of new information (proactive) and where new information causes forgetting of old information (retroactive).
New Long-Term Memories
The process of converting new information into a state that can be recalled after a period of time, involving the consolidation and storage of information.
- Identify and explain the role of the hippocampus and other brain parts in memory.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify and explain the role of the hippocampus and other brain parts in memory.