Question 1

In what ways is H.M.'s amnesic condition similar to that of a patient with Korsakoff's syndrome? In what ways is it different?

Accepted Answer

Anterograde amnesia occurs in both disorders. H.M. also had retrograde amnesia that was minimal, only extending a short time back. He could remember a lot of information prior to the surgery. In Korsakoff's syndrome, there's extensive retrograde amnesia

Question 2

Use the following to answer question 5:
The explicit memory model proposed by the authors suggests that various components of this system may be specialized for different aspects of memory processing. Show your memory retrieval skills by matching each structure with the most appropriate alternative from the list below.
-perirhinal cortex ___

Accepted Answer

A)  episodic memory
B)  confabulation
C)  emotional coloring
D)  recognition memory D

Question 3

Use the following to answer questions:
Match the hippocampal structure in each question with the correct option from the list below.
-Ammon's horn ___

Accepted Answer

A)  location of granule cells
B)  neocortex-hippocampus pathway
C)  location of pyramidal cells
D)  hippocampus-thalamus pathway C

Question 4

What characterizes Tulving's concept of autonoetic memory?

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Question 5

Comment on the hypothesis that damage to the diencephalon is simply a deconnection of the hippocampal circuitry and that is the explanation of diencephalic amnesia.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

What is the reasoning behind the recommendation that students can improve their exam scores if they study by writing out the material to be learned?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Use the following to answer questions:
Match the hippocampal structure in each question with the correct option from the list below.
-fimbria fornix ___

Accepted Answer

A)  location of granule cells
B)  neocortex-hippocampus pathway
C)  location of pyramidal cells
D)  hippocampus-thalamus pathway

Question 8

Use the following to answer questions:
For each task, answer 
-Hebb recurring - digits ___

Accepted Answer

A)   if it is more disrupted by left hemisphere lesions
B)   if it is more disrupted by right hemisphere lesions
C)   if there is no discernible difference between left and right hemisphere lesions on performance of the task.

Question 9

What neural structures are thought to be involved in implicit memory? What is the evidence for or against including the motor cortex in this system?

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Question 10

Describe the general course of Alzheimer's disease in terms of memory difficulties and related affected brain regions.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Use the following to answer questions:
For each task, answer 
-recurring nonsense syllables ___

Accepted Answer

A)   if it is more disrupted by left hemisphere lesions
B)   if it is more disrupted by right hemisphere lesions
C)   if there is no discernible difference between left and right hemisphere lesions on performance of the task.

Question 12

Use the following to answer questions:
Match the hippocampal structure in each question with the correct option from the list below.
-dentate gyrus ___

Accepted Answer

A)  location of granule cells
B)  neocortex-hippocampus pathway
C)  location of pyramidal cells
D)  hippocampus-thalamus pathway

Question 13

Distinguish between implicit and explicit memory, giving examples of neuropsychological tests for each type of memory.

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Question 14

Within the proposed anatomical model for explicit memory, different components may have different roles. Comment on the possible roles in explicit memory for each of the following: the amygdala, hippocampus, and perirhinal cortex.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Use the following to answer question 5:
The explicit memory model proposed by the authors suggests that various components of this system may be specialized for different aspects of memory processing. Show your memory retrieval skills by matching each structure with the most appropriate alternative from the list below.
-diencephalon ___

Accepted Answer

A)  episodic memory
B)  confabulation
C)  emotional coloring
D)  recognition memory

Question 16

What is the evidence to support the concept of short - term memory as distinct from other forms of memory?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

What is the evidence for a neural mechanism for working memory in the frontal cortex?

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Question 18

Use the following to answer question 5:
The explicit memory model proposed by the authors suggests that various components of this system may be specialized for different aspects of memory processing. Show your memory retrieval skills by matching each structure with the most appropriate alternative from the list below.
-hippocampus ___

Accepted Answer

A)  episodic memory
B)  confabulation
C)  emotional coloring
D)  recognition memory

Question 19

Use the following to answer questions:
Match the hippocampal structure in each question with the correct option from the list below.
-perforant path ___

Accepted Answer

A)  location of granule cells
B)  neocortex-hippocampus pathway
C)  location of pyramidal cells
D)  hippocampus-thalamus pathway

Question 20

Discuss the relationship of emotional memories with explicit and implicit memories.

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Exam 18: Extension: B - Learning and Memory

In what ways is H.M.'s amnesic condition similar to that of a patient with Korsakoff's syndrome? In what ways is it different?

Use the following to answer questions: Match the hippocampal structure in each question with the correct option from the list below. -Ammon's horn ___

What characterizes Tulving's concept of autonoetic memory?

Comment on the hypothesis that damage to the diencephalon is simply a deconnection of the hippocampal circuitry and that is the explanation of diencephalic amnesia.

What is the reasoning behind the recommendation that students can improve their exam scores if they study by writing out the material to be learned?

Use the following to answer questions: Match the hippocampal structure in each question with the correct option from the list below. -fimbria fornix ___

Use the following to answer questions: For each task, answer -Hebb recurring - digits ___

What neural structures are thought to be involved in implicit memory? What is the evidence for or against including the motor cortex in this system?

Describe the general course of Alzheimer's disease in terms of memory difficulties and related affected brain regions.

Use the following to answer questions: For each task, answer -recurring nonsense syllables ___

Use the following to answer questions: Match the hippocampal structure in each question with the correct option from the list below. -dentate gyrus ___

Distinguish between implicit and explicit memory, giving examples of neuropsychological tests for each type of memory.

Within the proposed anatomical model for explicit memory, different components may have different roles. Comment on the possible roles in explicit memory for each of the following: the amygdala, hippocampus, and perirhinal cortex.

What is the evidence to support the concept of short - term memory as distinct from other forms of memory?

What is the evidence for a neural mechanism for working memory in the frontal cortex?

Use the following to answer questions: Match the hippocampal structure in each question with the correct option from the list below. -perforant path ___

Discuss the relationship of emotional memories with explicit and implicit memories.