Neuroimaging studies on autobiographical memory show that:
A)areas of the brainstem have a critical role in putting a person into "retrieval mode."
B)retrieval of autobiographical memory is not measurable in fMRI
C)only general cues elicit elevated activity in the hippocampus.
D)both specific and general cues elicit activity in the medial temporal lobe and hippocampus.

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Neuroimaging studies have found that both specific and general cues elicit activity in the medial temporal lobe and hippocampus. The hippocampus plays a critical role in the retrieval of autobiographical memories, and its activity is heightened in response to both types of cues.

Neuroimaging Studies on Autobiographical Memory Show That