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If the cerebral cortex part of the brain is responsible for survival.

How does one's Procedural memory fit into the picture when relating to survival?

Is there a connection?

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The solution discusses the connection between cerebral cortex and procedural memory.

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Procedural memory fits into the picture when relating to survival due to the fact that this form of memory allows an individual to be able to carry out certain types of activities or actions that have been learned and memorized by the individual. This form of memory is formed by an individual completing a given task or action ...

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