The hippocampus is a part of the brain responsible for:

A) decision making and planning. B) inhibiting behaviors.
C) hunger, thirst, and sexual behavior. D) learning, memory, and motivation.


Answer: D

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According to the laws on special education testing, when evaluating a student for a learning disability to qualify for special education,

a. the Binet test must be used. b. the Wechsler test must be used. c. both the Binet and Wechsler tests must be used. d. neither the Binet nor the Wechsler test must be used.

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