Brain Regions

Brain Regions

1. Hippocampus

   • Role: formation and encdoign of new semantic and episodic memories.
     • Explicit
     • - Encodes, consolidates and retrieves explicit memory - Transfers newly encoded explicit memories to relevant parts of the brain for LTM's

2. Consolidation

   • the neurobiological process of making a newly formed memory stable and enduring following a learning experience

3. Amygdala

   • Role: in processing and regulating emotional reactions, particulary emotions such as fear and anger that may be experienced intensly and can motivate certain types of behaviour
   • - Encodes implict memories to do with emotions - Plays a part in memorability of experiences
   • Implicit

4. Neocortex

   • Role: is interaction with the hippocampus in the formation, consolidation, storage and retrieval of long term explicit memories
   • Explicit
   • Stores explicit memories for a long time

5. Basal Ganglia

   • Role: Long term implicit memories involving motor skills and habits
   • Implicit
   • Formation of implicit procedural memory. Specifically motor skills and habits

6. Cerebellum

   • Role: coordinating fine muslce movements, regulates posture and balance, and contributes to various perceptual and cognitive processes
   • Implicit
   • - Encoding and temporary storage of implicit procedural memories for motor skills. - Coordinating muslce movement