Brain Areas Involved In Memory Flashcards
1
Q
Cerebral cortex
A
Formation and storage of explicit and implicit memories
2
Q
Where does the cerebral cortex communicate motor information to?
A
Cerebellum
3
Q
Hippocampus
A
Integrates information from a number of brain areas to form a single declarative memory
4
Q
Where is the single declarative memory transferred from the hippocampus?
A
Long term memory
5
Q
Amygdala
A
Adds emotional content to declarative memories
6
Q
How does the amygdala strengthen a memory?
A
By adding an emotional element
7
Q
Cerebellum
A
Stores procedural memories
8
Q
Where are implicit emotional memories stored?
A
Cerebellum
