When Pamella was first learning to drive, she had to think about it step-by-step. Now, she can drive automatically thanks to the work of her _____.
A) hippocampus
B) striatum
C) frontal lobe
D) cerebellum

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The striatum is responsible for procedural learning and is involved in the development of habits and automatic movements, such as driving. As Pamella has learned to drive, her brain has developed neural pathways in the striatum which allow her to perform the task automatically without conscious thought.

When Pamella Was First Learning to Drive, She Had to Think