psych quiz

What parts of the brain are important for implicit memory processing?

Cerebellum and basal ganglia.

What parts of the brain are key in explicit memory processing?

Prefrontal cortex, hippocampus, left and right frontal lobes.

How does implicit versus explicit memory processing explain your friend's situation after brain damage?

Your friend can tie his shoes (implicit memory) but struggles to remember conversations (explicit memory) due to damage affecting explicit memory processing.

Which brain area responds to stress hormones and helps create stronger memories?

Amygdala.

Increased efficiency at the synapses is evidence of the neural basis of learning and memory. This is called _____.

Long term potentiation (LTP).

What type of explicit memory involves facts and general knowledge?

Semantic memory.

What type of explicit memory involves experienced events?

Episodic memory.

Which brain area is responsible for working memory?

Prefrontal cortex.

Which part of the brain encodes memories during stressful situations?

Amygdala.

What happens when the hippocampus is damaged?

Forgetting where you left things.

What role does automatic processing play in memory?

It allows you to remember something new even if you forget it consciously.

What happens to reflexes with a damaged cerebellum?

Certain reflexes are limited.

What is the role of long term potentiation in learning?

It provides the neural basis for learning and remembering associations.