Rhianna was involved in a car accident and sustained a severe traumatic brain injury. Since her return to school, 6 months after her accident, she is unable to encode information. It is likely that there is damage to which part of her brain?

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The hippocampus is crucial for the formation of new memories, or the process of encoding information. Damage to this area can severely impair the ability to form new memories.

Rhianna Was Involved in a Car Accident and Sustained a Severe