UNit 10 discussion

Attached are the instructions, rubric, and book needed. Please note that the link does not work; it is just the citation for the book. For any further questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out.

book:

Garrett, Bob, and Gerald Hough. Brain & Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience. Available from: Purdue University Global Bookshelf, (6th Edition). SAGE Publications, Inc. (US), 2021.

Discussion instuctions:

After you have completed the readings, post your initial response to the following discussion. Your post should respond to all parts of the topic(s) in complete sentences, and should extend the discussion of the group by including original thoughts or ideas with support from multiple academic outside sources and/or course materials. Remember to include your in-text APA style reference(s).

Deciphering Memory: Insights from H.M.’s Amnesia and the Role of the Hippocampus

To make sense of human behavior, it’s essential to understand how various types of memories are formed, stored, and retrieved. Brain regions like the hippocampus and prefrontal area are central players in memory processes. Damage to these areas can result in significant impairment.

Henry Molaison, often referred to as “H.M.,” is a famous case study in the field of neuroscience who had profound memory deficits due to surgical removal of parts of his temporal lobes, including the hippocampus.

Describe the types of amnesia discussed in Chapter 12 of your textbook. What kind of amnesia did H.M. experience?

Which type of memory was impaired in H.M., and what type remained intact?

What does H.M.’s case tell us about the neural involvement of the hippocampus in processing information for long-term memory storage?