Work with people who have brain damage and are subsequently unable to store new memories points to the importance of the _____ in consolidation.
A)hippocampus
B)cerebral cortex
C)RS
D)engram switching center

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Studies of individuals with brain damage suggest that the hippocampus plays a critical role in the consolidation of new memories. Without a functioning hippocampus, individuals may be unable to store new memories, even though other cognitive functions remain intact. Therefore, the best choice is A) hippocampus. The other options (B) cerebral cortex, (C) RS, and (D) engram switching center, are not supported by research as being critical for memory consolidation.

Work with People Who Have Brain Damage and Are Subsequently