Damage to which of the following brain structures is most likely to result in difficulty in being able to remember meeting new people?
A) thalamus
B) hippocampus
C) hypothalamus
D) corpus callosum
E) broca's area

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The hippocampus plays a vital role in the formation and consolidation of new memories, particularly in the declarative memory system, which is responsible for remembering facts and events. Damage to the hippocampus is associated with difficulty in forming new memories, including meeting new people.

Damage to Which of the Following Brain Structures Is Most