Ally Was in a Severe Car Accident

question 82

Multiple Choice

Ally was in a severe car accident. As a result of her injuries she can no longer remember events that occurred prior to the accident. This is an example of _________.

• A)infantile amnesia
• B)retrograde amnesia
• C)dissociative amnesia
• D)anterograde amnesia

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Definitions:

Cerebrum

The large mass of the forebrain, which consists of two hemispheres.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, influencing mood, arousal, and blood pressure.

Brain Stem

The central trunk of the mammalian brain, responsible for regulating basic life functions like heartbeat and breathing.

All-or-none Principle

A principle that states that neurons fire at their maximum intensity or not at all, depending on whether the stimulus reaches a certain threshold.