Asked by Yumari Molina on Jun 09, 2024
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Retrograde amnesia is characterized by forgetting ________.
A) events that occurred in the distant past
B) events that were in the sensory register at the time of an accident
C) events preceding an accident or an injury
D) all memories related to a person's identity
Retrograde Amnesia
A loss of memory-access to events that occurred, or information that was learned, before an injury or the onset of a disease.
Distant Past
A term referring to a time that is far back in history, often beyond living memory or historical documentation.
Sensory Register
The initial stage of memory, where sensory information is stored for a very brief period.
- Identify the effects of aging, illness, and trauma on memory retention and comprehend the various types of amnesia.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the effects of aging, illness, and trauma on memory retention and comprehend the various types of amnesia.
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