Researchers have found that episodic and semantic memories are stored in ________.
A) the same portions of the temporal lobes but different areas of the frontal lobes
B) the same portions of the frontal and temporal lobes
C) the same portions of the frontal lobes but different areas of the temporal lobes
D) different portions of the frontal and temporal lobes

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Research suggests that episodic memories are stored in different portions of the frontal and temporal lobes than semantic memories. Episodic memories are thought to be processed primarily in the hippocampus and other areas of the temporal lobes, while semantic memories are processed mainly in the prefrontal cortex and other areas of the frontal lobes. This distinction is supported by studies of brain-damaged patients and neuroimaging research.

Researchers Have Found That Episodic and Semantic Memories Are Stored