Asked by Santiago Talamantes on Jun 28, 2024
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Sam wonders what would happen if there was a mistake in the procedure and the protagonist could no longer form any new memories.This hypothetical situation is an example of ______ and would be attributed to an impairment of the _______.
A) retrograde amnesia; prefrontal cortex
B) anterograde amnesia; prefrontal cortex
C) retrograde amnesia; hippocampus
D) anterograde amnesia; hippocampus
Anterograde Amnesia
A condition characterized by the inability to form new memories following the onset of the disorder, while long-term memories from before the event remain intact.
Prefrontal Cortex
The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobes, involved in complex behaviours such as planning, decision making, and moderating social behaviour.
Retrograde
Retrograde refers to moving backward or a decline in condition or quality.
- Recognize the various forms of amnesia and understand their impacts on memory.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the various forms of amnesia and understand their impacts on memory.
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