Alice,who is now in her seventies,tends to ramble on about various topics and has difficulty sustaining attention to the conversations around her.This behavior is likely related to

A) increased sensitivity in her amygdala.
B) decreased executive functioning.
C) increased hippocampal functioning.
D) decreased sensitivity to positive events.

Executive Functioning

A set of cognitive processes that includes working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control, essential for planning, decision-making, and problem-solving.

Amygdala

A set of neurons located deep within the brain's medial temporal lobe, involved in processing emotions such as fear and pleasure.

Hippocampal Functioning

Relates to the role of the hippocampus in the brain, crucial for memory formation and spatial navigation.