What are anterograde and retrograde amnesia? What do we know about anterograde amnesia and the hippocampus? What do we know about retrograde amnesia and consolidation?
What will be an ideal response?
* Anterograde amnesia is the inability to store new memories following a traumatic event.
* Retrograde amnesia is the loss of memory that was stored before a traumatic event.
* The hippocampus appears to be involved in the storage of new memories.
* The consolidation hypothesis predicts that memories need to be "set" or consolidated before they are stored.
* A traumatic event may prevent memories from being consolidated.
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The ______ influences blood pressure, thirst, contractions of the uterus during childbirth, milk production, sexual behavior and interest, and body growth
a. pancreas b. pineal gland c. thyroid gland d. pituitary gland
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a. Novocain for his incoming molars b. a fluoride rinse and sealants c. water that is fortified with calcium d. teeth-whitening gum
The majority of women with children are
A) stay-at-home moms. B) work-at-home moms. C) in the work force. D) earning more than their husbands.