Which area of the brain seems to play a direct and central role in many aspects of thought and memory?

A) the hindbrain
B) the brain stem
C) the forebrain
D) the midbrain

The forebrain is responsible for functions such as thought and memory, as well as processing sensory information, regulation of emotions, and control of movement. It includes the cerebral cortex, thalamus, and hypothalamus, which are all involved in higher level cognitive processes. The hindbrain and brainstem are primarily involved in regulating basic bodily functions such as breathing and heart rate, while the midbrain is involved in sensory processing and regulating arousal and attention.