Memory and Brain Function Quiz

What could Henry Molaison not do due to his memory damage?

• Remember facts

• Form new memories

• Recall dates

• Recognize faces

What effect does meditation have on undergrad students according to the text?

• Decreases stress levels

• Improves test scores

• Increases social skills

• Enhances physical fitness

Why do people remember emotional events better?

• The hippocampus enlarges

• The amygdala regulates the hippocampus

• The prefrontal cortex is activated

• The cerebellum stores the memory

How did people remember information better according to the 'Story' section?

• By reading silently

• By associating with existing structures in the mind

• By writing repeatedly

• By listening to music

What type of memories are described as very flexible?

• Procedural memories

• Semantic memories

• Episodic memories

• Sensory memories

What impact does a lack of sleep have on teenagers?

• Improves concentration

• Enhances memory

• Impacts behavior

• Increases energy

What is the role of synaptic pruning in the brain?

• To create new neurons

• To delete unused information

• To enhance memory

• To increase brain size

What can you tell adults about teen behavior according to the text?

• Teens are fully mature

• Teens act and think like adults

• Teen brains are still under construction

• Teens have no control over their actions

What is the amygdala responsible for in the brain?

• Logical reasoning

• Emotion processing

• Motor skills

• Language development

What is a possible symptom after receiving a hit to the head?

• Increased appetite

• Headache or sleepiness

• Improved memory

• Enhanced vision