Cherie's children were killed in an automobile accident,which Cherie survived.When police question her about the events surrounding the accident,Cherie is unable to remember anything.She remembers getting into her car to drive her children to school,and she remembers her trip by ambulance to the local hospital,but everything in between is a complete "blank." Which disorder is most consistent with Cherie's experience

A)  anterograde amnesia 
B)  dissociative fugue 
C)  dissociative amnesia 
D)  panic disorder

Dissociative Amnesia

A psychological condition characterized by memory loss that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness and is not due to a neurological condition.

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by persistent disturbance or dysfunction in behavior, thoughts, or emotions that causes significant distress or impairment.

Anterograde Amnesia

The inability to form new memories following the onset of an amnesia-causing event, despite typically retaining memories from before the event.