After a period without enough oxygen, Nia had neurological damage concentrated in her hippocampus. A psychologist tested her memory. Nia had no further access to the word list after the first test.
| Memory test | Result |
|---|---|
| Repeat an eight-word list immediately after hearing it | 7 out of 8 words correct |
| Recall the same list 24 hours later | 1 out of 8 words correct |
| Answer eight questions about personal events from five years before the damage | 8 out of 8 answers correct |
Using the results, explain what they suggest about the role of the hippocampus in memory. Suggest how Nia is likely to perform if, one week later, she is asked to recall details from a new article that she read today. Explain your answer.
37 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Psychology 5.1 Key Concepts, covering 5.1.1 Stages of information processing, 5.1.2 Types of forgetting, and 5.1.3 Brain, neurological damage and memory. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.