Howard's hippocampus was destroyed.When you meet Howard,you teach him to play tic-tac-toe (which he has never played before).When you return to see Howard the next day,which of the following is most likely occur? (Assume that you explain the rules of tick-tack-toe to Howard again regardless of whether he recognizes you or the game.)
A) Howard won't recognize you, but would be able to play tic-tac-toe.
B) Howard will recognize you, but won't be able to play tic-tac-toe.
C) Howard won't recognize you and won't be able to play tic-tac-toe.
D) Howard will recognize you and will be able to play tic-tac-toe.

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Since Howard's hippocampus is destroyed, which is responsible for memory formation, he wouldn't be able to remember meeting you or playing tic-tac-toe with you. However, learning a new skill such as playing tic-tac-toe would involve the use of other brain regions, such as the cerebellum and basal ganglia, so he would likely still be able to play the game even though he wouldn't recognize you.

Howard's Hippocampus Was Destroyed