When Pamella was first learning to drive, she had to think about it step-by-step. Now, she can drive automatically thanks to the work of her _____.

A. hippocampus
B. striatum
C. frontal lobe
D. cerebellum


Answer: B

Psychology

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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