GATE 2022 XH5 (Psychology) – Question 42

Biological and Evolutionary Basis of Behaviour · Biological Basis of Motivation, Emotion and Memory: Hunger, thirst, sleep, sex, the limbic system · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Which part of the brain is responsible for transferring information from STM to LTM?

Amygdala
Hypothalamus
Hippocampus
Cerebellum

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Correct answer: (C) Hippocampus

Explanation

The hippocampus is essential for consolidating short-term memories into long-term memory.