Brain Regions and Memory Functions

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Which brain structure is responsible for encoding explicit memories?

Hippocampus

What type of memories are associated with the amygdala?

Emotional component of explicit memories and classically conditioned memories

Which brain region is responsible for storing semantic and episodic memories?

Neocortex

What type of memories are encoded and stored by the basal ganglia?

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Which brain structure is responsible for encoding and storing procedural memories and classically conditioned reflexes?

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Hippocampus Function

Encodes explicit (declarative) memories, like facts and events.

Amygdala's Role

Processes the emotional aspects of memories, especially fear and pleasure.

Neocortex Memory Storage

Long-term storage of semantic (facts) and episodic (events) memories occurs here.

Basal Ganglia's Role

Encodes implicit memories related to habits, procedural skills, and reward-based learning.

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Cerebellum Function

Crucial in encoding and storing procedural memories (skills) and basic classically conditioned reflexes.

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Study Notes

Brain Regions and Memory Functions

  • Hippocampus: responsible for encoding explicit memories, which are conscious recollections of events, people, and places.
  • Amygdala: plays a crucial role in encoding the emotional component of explicit memories, as well as storing classically conditioned memories, which are learned associations between stimuli and responses.
  • Neocortex: stores explicit semantic memories, which are factual knowledge and episodic memories, which are recollections of specific events and experiences.
  • Basal ganglia: involved in encoding and storing implicit memories, including habits, procedural memories, and reward-based learning.
  • Cerebellum: responsible for encoding and storing procedural memories, which are skills and habits, as well as classically conditioned reflexes, which are automatic responses to stimuli.

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