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Ernest Austin
on Oct 22, 2024
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What have psychologists learned about memory from studies of the patient H.M.?
A) It is possible to lose the ability to store new memories, without necessarily losing the ability to recall old memories.
B) The corpus callosum is particularly important for maintaining communication between the left and right hemispheres of the cortex.
C) People with amnesia are more likely to lose their procedural memories than to lose their factual memories.
D) It is possible to form new long-term memories even after losing all ability to form short-term memories.
Hippocampus
A crucial component of the brain located in the temporal lobe, playing a significant role in memory formation and spatial navigation.
Short-Term Memories
Memories that are temporarily held and processed for a brief duration, typically regarded as lasting for seconds to minutes.
Old Memories
Refers to recollections from the distant past, often held for many years, and can include both personal experiences and learned information.
- Grasp the influence of investigations into patient H.M.'s memory in understanding the dynamics of memory.
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Learning Objectives
- Grasp the influence of investigations into patient H.M.'s memory in understanding the dynamics of memory.