The Amnesia Patient H

question 193

Multiple Choice

The amnesia patient H.M.had an operation that accidentally caused his memory damage and consequently he showed a mild memory loss for the events in his life that occurred one to two years before the operation.This type of memory loss is an example of what is called:

• A)retrograde amnesia.
• B)retroactive interference.
• C)proactive interference.
• D)anterograde amnesia.

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Definitions:

Individual Differences

Variations among individuals in their mental, emotional, and behavioral characteristics, often studied in psychology to understand diversity in human behavior.

Goal Neglect

A cognitive phenomenon where an individual fails to execute actions or tasks which would lead them towards their stated goals, often due to a lack of focus or attention.

Perseveration

The continuous recurrence of a specific reaction, like a word, phrase, or movement, even when the initial prompt or stimulus no longer exists.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of the cerebral cortex, responsible for voluntary movement, expressive language, and managing higher level executive functions.