During a brain imaging scan, a London cabby is asked to describe the route she would take to carry a passenger from the West End theatre district to Harrod's department store. Her description would be associated with __________.

A. reduced activity of the left hippocampal formation
B. increased activity of the right hippocampal formation
C. reduced activity of the right hippocampal formation
D. increased activity of the left hippocampal formation


Answer: B

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