The ________, wrapped around the thalamus, plays a vital role in learning and memory.

A. amygdala
B. insula
C. hippocampus
D. cerebral cortex


Answer: C

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Vygotsky's sociocultural theory suggests that:

a. a child's interactions with adults organize the child's learning experiences. b. children learn only through a complex interaction of rewards and punishments. c. children are like miniature adults and need to be nurtured to obtain cognitive skills. d. factors such as ethnicity and gender do not play an important role in development.

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Which of the following is a correct matching of theorist and theoretical perspective?

a. Vygotsky – Psychodynamic view b. Erikson – Behavioral view c. Bronfenbrenner – Psychodynamic view d. Piaget – Cognitive view

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