As discussed in your text,Henry Molaison (H.M. )lost extensive tissue in the inner part of both temporal lobes,including the hippocampus and amygdala in both hemispheres.The type of declarative memory problems experienced by Molaison is frequently produced by damage to the ____.
A)cerebral cortex
B)hippocampus
C)amygdala
D)corpus callosum

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Damage to the hippocampus is frequently associated with declarative memory problems, as this area is crucial for the formation of new memories, particularly explicit or declarative memories. The amygdala, while also located in the temporal lobe, is more involved in emotions and associative learning. The cerebral cortex is also involved in memory processing, but damage to this area would typically produce more specific deficits related to certain types of information processing, such as language or visuospatial abilities. The corpus callosum, while important for communication between the two hemispheres of the brain, is not directly involved in memory processing.

As Discussed in Your Text,Henry Molaison (H