On Which Task Would the Patient H

question 200

Multiple Choice

On which task would the patient H.M. show the best memory?

• A) the name of current famous people such as the president
• B) a short list of items recalled a few minutes later
• C) matching the names to photos of currently popular actors
• D) the names of physicians and attendants whom he sees every day

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Definitions:

Medical School

An educational institution dedicated to teaching the art and science of medicine, leading to a degree for physicians.

Psychiatric Nurse

A specialized nurse who provides care to patients with mental health issues, often in psychiatric hospitals or mental health clinics.

Insight Therapist

A mental health professional who facilitates a patient's understanding or awareness of their own thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, often in the context of psychotherapy.

Verbal Interactions

Exchanges of spoken words between individuals, which can influence understanding, relationships, and social learning.