Howard's hippocampus was destroyed. When you meet Howard, you teach him to play tic-tac-toe (which he has never played before). When you return to see Howard the next day, which of the following is most likely occur? (Assume that you explain the rules of tick-tack-toe to Howard again regardless of whether he recognizes you or the game.)
a. Howard won't recognize you, but would be able to play tic-tac-toe.
b. Howard will recognize you, but wont be able to play tic-tac-toe.
c. Howard wont recognize you and wont be able to play tic-tac-toe.
d. Howard will recognize you and will be able to play tic-tac-toe.
Question 2
As Red ages, his ability to remember things is declining. His doctor believes that there is a biological reason for this deterioration and prescribes a drug to improve Red's memory. The doctor most likely prescribed a drug that would ____ the amount of _____ activity in the brain.
a. increase; dopamine
b. decrease; glutamate
c. increase; acetylcholine
d. decrease; serotonin
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