Research on memory suggests that damage to the hippocampus

A) is less likely to interfere with remembering details.
B) is more likely to interfere with simple memory tasks.
C) is more likely to interfere with difficult memory tasks.
D) is equally likely to interfere with both complex and simple memory tasks.

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Tyler Anderson · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Research has shown that damage to the hippocampus has a greater impact on difficult memory tasks such as recalling narrative sequences and verbal recall of lists of words, compared to simpler memory tasks such as recognizing faces or objects. This is because the hippocampus plays a crucial role in forming and retrieving complex memories that require integration of various sensory and contextual information. Damage to the hippocampus can also impair spatial navigation and memory for locations. However, damage to the hippocampus does not selectively spare memory for details or specific features, as all aspects of memory processing are interdependent and interconnected.

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