During a PET scan, a London cabby is asked to describe the route she would take a fare from the West End theater district to Harrod's department store. Her description would be associated with
A) reduced activity of the left hippocampal formation.
B) increased activity of the right hippocampal formation.
C) reduced activity of the right hippocampal formation.
D) increased activity of the left hippocampal formation.
E) an increase in the activity of the amygdala, but not the hippocampus.

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The hippocampus is involved in spatial memory, and the right hippocampal formation specifically is associated with spatial processing and navigation. Therefore, the cabby's description of the route would likely activate the right hippocampal formation, leading to increased activity in that area during the PET scan.

During a PET Scan, a London Cabby Is Asked to Describe