Jimmy Was a Patient with Amnesia Triggered by Brain Damage

question 260

Multiple Choice

Jimmy was a patient with amnesia triggered by brain damage in 1945.Jimmy lost his ability to form new ________ memories but his ability for ________ remained intact.

• A)implicit;effortful processing
• B)explicit;effortful processing
• C)implicit;automatic processing
• D)explicit;automatic processing

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Definitions:

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is a form of treatment for mental health issues that involves talking with a therapist to understand and resolve problematic behaviors, beliefs, feelings, and responses.

Behavior Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing undesirable behaviors through conditioning techniques.

Effectiveness

The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result or outcome.

Psychotherapy

A treatment approach involving psychological methods, typically involving conversations with a therapist, to help someone overcome emotional or behavioral problems.