The Amnesia Patient H

question 241

Multiple Choice

The amnesia patient H.M. was able to correctly perform a mirror-tracing task, but he had no recollection of ever having learned it. This means that we would classify his memory for this task as:

• A) explicit.
• B) semantic.
• C) declarative.
• D) implicit.

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Definitions:

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true, due to the feedback between belief and behavior.

Motivation

The psychological process that gives behavior purpose and direction.

Prejudices

Biased opinions or feelings against an individual or group without sufficient justification.

Communicative Problems

Difficulties or barriers encountered during the exchange of information between individuals.