A contemporary model of the role of the hippocampus in memory is known as the
A) fuzzy trace theory.
B) somatic marker theory.
C) multiple trace theory.
D) memory transfer theory.

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The multiple trace theory suggests that the hippocampus is involved in the storage and retrieval of episodic memories, not just during initial learning but also in the retrieval of these memories over time. This contrasts with older models that proposed the hippocampus was only involved in the initial encoding and consolidation of memories.

A Contemporary Model of the Role of the Hippocampus in Memory