5 Videos on the Science of Memory

What makes smell-triggered memories more vivid compared to other sensory memories?

• They are associated with visual cues.

• They are stored in the frontal cortex.

• They are processed through the thalamus.

• They are directly linked to the amygdala and hippocampus.

How do smells bypass the thalamus in the brain?

• By being stored in the amygdala.

• By directly reaching the olfactory bulb.

• By being linked to visual memories.

• By being processed in the frontal cortex.

What was the significant outcome of Henry Malaysen's brain surgery?

• He could remember new facts easily.

• He developed enhanced motor skills.

• He lost all his childhood memories.

• He could no longer form new declarative memories.

What type of memories was Henry Malaysen still able to form after his surgery?

• Semantic memories

• Non-declarative memories

• Episodic memories

• Declarative memories

What is childhood amnesia?

• The enhancement of motor skills in early childhood.

• The loss of all memories before adolescence.

• The fading of early childhood memories as the brain develops.

• The inability to remember anything after the age of three.

What role does the hippocampus play in childhood amnesia?

• It stores all childhood memories permanently.

• It enhances the recall of episodic memories.

• It prevents the formation of new memories.

• It produces new neurons that can disrupt early memories.

Which mnemonic device helps in learning new vocabulary by associating words with images?

• Chunking

• Method of loci

• Keyword method

• Repetition

Which mnemonic technique involves creating a mental journey through a familiar space?

• Repetition

• Method of loci

• Chunking

• Keyword method

What is the primary criticism of brain training games?

• They are harmful to brain development.

• They are too expensive.

• They do not improve overall cognitive health.

• They are only suitable for children.

What is a potential benefit of brain training games in specific cases?

• They can enhance physical health.

• They can improve overall intelligence.

• They can help with specific cognitive tasks like remembering names.

• They can replace traditional education.