M&C Exam 2

Medial Temporal Lobe (MTL)

A brain region crucial for memory formation, including structures like the hippocampus and entorhinal cortex.

Hippocampus

A key structure in the MTL, essential for memory formation and consolidation.

Parahippocampal Gyrus

Involved in processing spatial information and memory.

Entorhinal Cortex

Acts as a relay between the hippocampus and neocortex, aiding in memory encoding.

Perirhinal Cortex

Involved in object recognition and memory.

Long-Term Potentiation (LTP)

The strengthening of synapses, essential for learning and memory consolidation.

Synaptic Consolidation

The initial phase of memory stabilization occurring within hours after learning, driven by changes in synapses.

Systems Consolidation

The longer-term reorganization of memories across brain regions, shifting reliance from the hippocampus to cortical areas.

Reconsolidation

The process whereby retrieved memories become flexible and can be modified before being restabilized.

False Memory

A memory error where individuals recall events that did not occur, often due to reconstruction in the retrieval process.

Episodic Memory

The ability to recall personal experiences and specific events, including their context.

Semantic Memory

A type of memory involving knowledge of facts and concepts, represented as interconnected information.

Autobiographical Memory (AM)

A form of memory that combines personal experiences (episodic) with general self-knowledge (semantic).

Declarative Memories

Memories of facts and events, initially dependent on the hippocampus for consolidation.

Context-Dependent Memory

A retrieval phenomenon where environmental context improves memory recall.

Mood-Congruent Memory

A memory retrieval phenomenon where an individual's mood influences the recall of memories consistent with that mood.