Regarding consolidation, which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. Consolidation refers to the time it takes to retrieve information from long-term memory.
b. Consolidation is increased by the administration of electroconvulsive therapy.
c. The hippocampus appears to be related to successful consolidation.
d. The decay of memories in sensory and short-term memory is caused by consolidation.
ANSWER: c
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