Which of the following is a way in which the amygdala interacts with hippocampus-dependent memories?
A)inhibiting the parahippocampal cortex during encoding of emotional memories
B)encoding the temporal relationship between conditioned and unconditioned stimuli
C)filtering emotional stimuli and preventing the hippocampus from processing them
D)enhancing the strength of explicit or declarative memories for emotional events

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The amygdala is known to enhance the strength of explicit or declarative memories for emotional events by modulating the consolidation and retrieval of memories in the hippocampus. This interaction is thought to provide a mechanism for attaching emotional significance to memories and promoting their long-term retention.

Which of the Following Is a Way in Which the Amygdala