The Delay Matching to Sample Task Can Be Performed Without

Question

The delay matching to sample task can be performed without a hippocampus.

Accepted Answer

The delay matching to sample task primarily tests working memory and can be performed without a hippocampus, as it involves other brain areas such as the prefrontal cortex. The hippocampus is crucial for forming new long-term memories but not necessarily for short-term or working memory tasks.