Which of these general points did we learn from studies of patient H.M.?
A)All memory information funnels through a single brain area.
B)It is possible to lose much of the brain and still function normally.
C)Electrical stimulation of certain brain areas can recover a lost memory.
D)Different types of memory depend on different brain areas.

Question

Which of these general points did we learn from studies of patient H.M.?​
A)All memory information funnels through a single brain area.
B)​It is possible to lose much of the brain and still function normally.
C)​Electrical stimulation of certain brain areas can recover a lost memory.
D)​Different types of memory depend on different brain areas.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Studies of patient H.M. have shown that different types of memory, such as short-term and long-term, depend on different brain areas. This was revealed by the fact that H.M. had intact short-term memory but was unable to form new long-term memories after his hippocampus was surgically removed.

Which of These General Points Did We Learn from Studies