5.6 Flashcards
Biological Basis for Memory
1
Q
Long-Term Potentiation
A
A persistent strengthening of synapses based on recent patterns of activity.
2
Q
Hippocampus
A
Memory & long-term potentiation.
3
Q
Amygdala
A
Aggression, fear, & desire.
4
Q
Cerebellum
A
Processes sensory, coordinates movement & balance, non- verbal learning & memory.
5
Q
Amnesia
A
Loss of memories.
6
Q
Retrograde Amnesia
A
When you can’t recall OLD or RETRO memories.
7
Q
Anterograde Amnesia
A
When you can’t form new memories.
8
Q
Forgetting Curve
A
Gradual delay of new information learned.
