Biological Bases of Memory

Question 1

When it was storming, I cringed at lightning before the loud thunder

What parts of the brain helps with this reflex

implicit memory: memory for procedures, conditioning, timing

Answer 1

• cerebellum: associated with classical conditiong
• basal ganglia: procedural motor skills

Question 2

Reggie memorized all the vocab for his test

What parts of the brain helps with this memory

explicit memory: memory for experiences and facts

Answer 2

• Frontal Lobe: controls memory
• Hippocampus: where complex neural memories networks are made

Question 3

Reggie vividly recalls being surprised with a birthday party

What part of the brain helps with this memory

emotional memory; flashbulb memory

Answer 3

• Limbic System: center of emotion in the brain

(memory + emotion)

limbic system involves hippocampus & amygdala
(+ more)

emotional memories like flashbulbs are strong & more resistant to decay

Question 4

Reggie can recall vocab quicker after studying over the past week

What is this an example of?

Answer 4

• Long-term Potentiation: increased efficiency in the synapse when repeatedly stimulated,neurons need less activation, more connections between neurons