Malcolm, Aged 35, Is Severely Depressed

question 188

Multiple Choice

Malcolm, aged 35, is severely depressed. Because of this he is given electroconvulsive shock therapy. After treatment, he is sent home and does much better. However, his TV-watching behavior is strange. Malcolm thinks that last year's episodes of his favorite series are new. Malcolm is showing signs of ______________.

• A) anterograde amnesia
• B) retrograde amnesia
• C) childhood amnesia
• D) senile dementia

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Definitions:

Environmental Threats

External factors or conditions that can cause harm to natural environments, ecosystems, or human health.

Conflicting Motives

Situations where an individual’s desires or goals are at odds, leading to internal conflict.

Mental Exhaustion

A state of feeling overly tired, drained, or burnt out due to prolonged mental activities, stress, or overstimulation.

Fight-Or-Flight Reaction

An automatic physiological response to threatening situations, equipping an individual with the energy to either fight the threat or escape.