Memory: Types and Brain Functions

Front

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for forming new memories?

Back

Hippocampus

Front

What type of memory is involved when you remember the details of your last birthday party?

Back

Episodic Memory

Front

Explain how context-dependent memory can affect Olivia's performance when she takes her biology exam in a different classroom.

Back

It helps students remember information better when they are in the same environment where they studied.

Front

Ethan was walking through a garden and caught a whiff of a flower's scent, which he remembered only for a few seconds. Identify the type of memory this scenario describes, which is related to the senses.

Back

Sensory Memory

Front

Which brain structure is involved in the processing of emotions and is linked to memory?

Back

Amygdala

Front

Arjun is participating in a quiz competition. He is asked to recall general knowledge and facts about world history. Which type of memory is he using?

Back

Semantic Memory

Front

What is the role of the prefrontal cortex in memory processing?

Back

Involved in planning and decision-making related to memory

Front

What is the term that describes a relatively permanent and limitless storehouse of the memory system?

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Long-term memory

Front

What type of memory is primarily responsible for storing personal experiences and events?

Back

Episodic Memory

Front

What is the role of the hippocampus in memory processing?

Back

Forming new long-term memories