Dr. Amit is running a memory experiment using fMRI. One participant is asked to remember a particular set of words, and Dr. Amit notices that the lower left frontal lobe and inner part of the left temporal lobe are particularly active during the task. The participant is MOST likely using what type of encoding

semantic encoding

Explanation:

Semantic encoding is cognitive encoding of new information that focuses on its meaningful aspects as opposed to its perceptual characteristics. This will usually involve some form of elaboration.

Semantic processing is when we apply meaning to words and compare or relate it to words with similar meanings. This deeper level of processing involves elaborative rehearsal, which is a more meaningful way to analyze information. This makes it more likely that the information will be stored in long-term memory, as it is associated with previously learned concepts.

In this instance Dr. Amit notices that the lower left frontal lobe and inner part of the left temporal lobe are particularly active during the task thus making it a semantic encoding

Semantic Encoding

Explanation:

Encoding is the process of getting information into memory for storage. It involves associating it with objects, sound, visions etc

Semantic encoding is a specific type of encoding in which the meaning of something is encoded as opposed to the sound or vision of it. Research suggests that we have better memory for things we associate meaning to and store using semantic encoding

The process of breaking the information down into a form we understand is the process of encoding