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Paper 1Approaches, Issues and Debates1 marks

The role of the amygdala and hippocampus in memory has been extensively studied.

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Amygdala and Hippocampus in Memory

Research indicates that the amygdala is involved in emotional memory processing, while the hippocampus is crucial for forming new explicit memories. The case study of HM illustrates the impact of damage to these areas on memory capabilities.

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    Define Define the role of the amygdala in memory.

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Case Study of HM

HM underwent surgery that removed parts of his hippocampus, leading to significant memory impairments. He could not form new explicit memories but retained some procedural memories.

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    Explain Explain the significance of the case study of HM for understanding memory.

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