The Brain Area Primarily Involved in the 'Long-Term Store' Is

Question

The brain area primarily involved in the 'long-term store' is:
A) The amygdala
B) The cerebellum
C) The cortex
D) Area MT in visual cortex

Accepted Answer

The cortex, particularly the prefrontal cortex and areas of the temporal lobe, is primarily involved in the storage of long-term memories. This includes both declarative (facts and information) and procedural (skills and tasks) memories.