The Famous Research Subject H

question 220

Multiple Choice

The famous research subject H.M. developed a form of amnesia following surgery to treat his epilepsy. Following the surgery, H.M.

• A) could not recall any memories from before the surgery.
• B) could form no new long-term memories of any kind.
• C) could form nondeclarative, but generally not declarative long-term memories.
• D) could form episodic, but generally not procedural long-term memories.

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Definitions:

Cheat

The act of behaving dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage, especially in a game, exam, or competition.

Lie

A false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth.

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An intense fear of heights, often leading to anxiety or panic when one is not grounded or in a high place.

Hemophobia

An intense fear of blood, which can lead to anxiety or panic attacks at the sight or thought of blood.