In the Case of the Amnesia Patient H

question 247

Multiple Choice

In the case of the amnesia patient H.M. presented in the text, it was found that:

• A) his declarative memory and procedural memory were severely impaired.
• B) his episodic memory functioned normally but his semantic memory and procedural memory were severely impaired.
• C) his semantic memory functioned normally but his episodic memory and procedural memory were severely impaired.
• D) his procedural memory functioned normally but his declarative memory was severely impaired.

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Definitions:

Tardive Dyskinesia

A disorder resulting in repetitive, involuntary movements, often a side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic medications.

Neurological Disorder

A disorder of the nervous system that can affect brain function, causing symptoms such as paralysis, muscle weakness, poor coordination, and loss of sensation.

Involuntary Writhing

Uncontrolled, often painful movements or contortions of the body, typically resulting from neurological or muscular disorders.

Antidepressant

A medication designed to alleviate symptoms of depression by adjusting chemical imbalances of neurotransmitters in the brain.