Question

researchers have demonstrated significant increases in thickness of specific brain regions of adults in response to intensive foreign language training. based on your knowledge of the function of various brain regions, predict which of the following areas grew in response to the foreign language training.
correct answer(s)

specific areas of the midbrain
specific areas of the hindbrain
specific areas of the forebrain
medulla
hippocampus

Explanation:

Foreign language training involves complex cognitive functions like language processing, memory, and learning. The forebrain contains regions critical for these tasks (e.g., cerebral cortex areas for language, hippocampus for memory). The hippocampus, a subregion of the forebrain, is specifically linked to learning new information and spatial/memory integration relevant to language acquisition. Midbrain and hindbrain (including medulla) handle basic functions (e.g., motor control, autonomic processes) not directly tied to language learning.

Answer:

specific areas of the forebrain, hippocampus