Which of the following results best supports the notion that the amygdala modulates the consolidation of hippocampus-based memories?
A)Hippocampus-based learning occurs only if the learner is not experiencing stress or arousal.
B)Modulation of hippocampus-based learning occurs only if the learner is stressed or aroused.
C)Modulation of hippocampus-based learning by arousal occurs only if the arousal is initiated prior to learning.
D)Modulation of hippocampus-based learning by arousal occurs after the initial encoding of the task, during retention.

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Choice D best supports the notion that the amygdala modulates the consolidation of hippocampus-based memories, as it suggests that modulation of learning by arousal occurs after the initial encoding of a task, during retention. This supports the idea that the amygdala, which plays a role in processing emotional arousal, may influence the consolidation of hippocampus-based memories during this retention phase. Choices A, B, and C do not directly address the relationship between the amygdala and hippocampal memory consolidation.

Which of the Following Results Best Supports the Notion That