Regarding research on where long-term memories are stored and activated within the brain, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Procedural memories are stored in the basal ganglia and cerebellum.
B)The hippocampus is involved in memory consolidation.
C)Semantic memories are stored in the front of the cortex, while episodic memories are stored in the back areas of the cortex.
D)Different parts of cortex are activated when we are engaging in memory retrieval and suppression.

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Semantic and episodic memories are not strictly stored in the front and back areas of the cortex, respectively. Instead, both types of memories involve complex networks across the brain, including the hippocampus and various cortical areas, without such a clear front-back distinction.

Regarding Research on Where Long-Term Memories Are Stored and Activated