The Hippocampus and Episodic Learning
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Which part of the hippocampus is positively correlated with the number of years driving a taxi?

  • Medial hippocampus
  • Lateral hippocampus
  • Posterior hippocampus (correct)
  • Anterior hippocampus
  • Which part of the hippocampus is negatively correlated with the number of years driving a taxi?

  • Lateral hippocampus
  • Medial hippocampus
  • Posterior hippocampus
  • Anterior hippocampus (correct)
  • What is the hypothesized trade-off between spatial navigation learning and spatial memories?

  • Spatial navigation learning and spatial memories are unrelated
  • Spatial navigation learning impairs spatial memories (correct)
  • Spatial navigation learning enhances spatial memories
  • Spatial navigation learning has no effect on spatial memories
  • Which type of memory is associated with the hippocampus?

    <p>Episodic memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition called when a person loses the ability to create new memories after the removal of the hippocampus?

    <p>Anterograde amnesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the hippocampus play in spatial navigation learning?

    <p>It enables the creation of a spatial layout of the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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