Brain structures and memory

Question 1

When a neutral stimulus becomes associated with fear through classical conditioning, which 2 structures are most active?

Accepted Answer

cerebellum, amygdala

Question 2

Which structure will not be involved in the formation of explicit memories?

Accepted Answer

basal ganglia

Question 3

The basal ganglia play a crucial role in:

Accepted Answer

Learning and executing motor sequences

Question 4

Which of the following types of memory is the basal ganglia most associated with?

Accepted Answer

procedural memory

Question 5

Which three brain structures are involved in the formation of procedural memories

Accepted Answer

cerebellum, neocortex, basal ganglia

Question 6

A person with a damaged hippocampus might still be able to:

Accepted Answer

Learn a new motor skill

Question 7

Consolidation of explicit memories involves transfer from the hippocampus to the:

Accepted Answer

neocortex

Question 8

The hippocampus plays a key role in:

Accepted Answer

Consolidating semantic and episodic memories

Question 9

The cerebellum is most important for:

Accepted Answer

Reflexive responses and conditioned motor learning

Question 10

The cerebellum contributes to memory by:

Accepted Answer

Coordinating and refining motor-based implicit memories

Question 11

Which structure will not be involved in the formation of implicit memories?

Accepted Answer

hippocampus

Question 12

Which example best illustrates the role of the amygdala?

Accepted Answer

Feeling fear when recalling a traumatic event

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