The subcortical structure that is critical for the creation of new memories is the:

A) thalamus.
B) cerebral cortex.
C) hypothalamus.
D) hippocampus.


D) hippocampus.

Psychology

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a. six b. eight c. nine d. eleven

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a. place-dependent cues b. mood congruency c. spaced practice d. testing

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A. Norepinephrine B. Dopamine C. Serotonin D. None of the answers is correct.

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