Rats with hippocampal damage are impaired in the ability to:
A) recognize objects if the context and position of the objects are integrated.
B) navigate but not in the ability to recognize objects.
C) recognize objects in nearly all situations.
D) recognize objects that the rats had experienced just a few times.

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The hippocampus plays a crucial role in integrating contextual and spatial information, which is essential for recognizing objects in specific contexts and positions. Damage to this area impairs the ability to process this integrated information, affecting recognition in such scenarios.

Rats with Hippocampal Damage Are Impaired in the Ability To