Memory and the Brain Quiz

Which part of the brain is involved in motor memories?

• Basal ganglia

• Neocortex

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

Which of the following is NOT one of the three important areas of the brain involved in explicit memory?

• Hippocampus

• Neocortex

• Amygdala

• Cerebellum

What type of memory relies most heavily on the prefrontal cortex?

• Long-term memory

• Short-term working memory

• Implicit memory

• Motor memory

What type of memories are autobiographical memories from specific events in our lives?

• Semantic memories

• Implicit memories

• Episodic memories

• Motor memories

What type of memory includes general facts and information?

• Episodic memory

• Semantic memory

• Implicit memory

• Motor memory

What happens to certain memories stored in the hippocampus over time?

• They are forgotten.

• They are transferred to the neocortex as general knowledge.

• They remain in the hippocampus permanently.

• They are transferred to the amygdala.

What is the significance of the neocortex in higher mammals?

• It is involved in motor learning.

• It forms the outside surface of the brain.

• It is responsible for emotional memories.

• It is not involved in sensory perception.

What is the primary function of the basal ganglia?

• Fine motor control

• Processing emotions and reward

• Maintaining balance

• Regulating body temperature

What is the main role of the cerebellum?

• Emotion processing

• Fine motor control

• Memory formation

• Language comprehension

Where is the prefrontal cortex (PFC) located?

• At the rear base of the brain

• Deep within the brain

• At the very front of the brain

• In the middle of the brain