Joan contracted viral encephalitis. As a result, there was damage to her hippocampus. This is most likely to affect her
A)motor behaviour
B)reward system
C)memory
D)vision
E)basic drives such as hunger

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The hippocampus is primarily associated with memory, especially in the formation of new memories and the connection of emotions and senses, such as smells and sounds, to these memories. Damage to the hippocampus typically results in difficulties in forming new memories and may affect the ability to recall recent events.

Joan Contracted Viral Encephalitis