The Amnesia Patient H

question 288

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)declarative
• C)implicit
• D)semantic

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Definitions:

Disturbed Body Image

A psychological condition where a person has a distorted perception of their body, leading to dissatisfaction and possible mental health issues.

Gaining Weight

The process of increasing in body mass, often as a result of excess calorie intake or decreased physical activity.

Personality Disorder

A kind of psychological disorder defined by persistent unhealthy patterns of thinking, behaving, and feeling that are apparent in various situations and significantly differ from what is considered normal by the person's cultural standards.

Con-man

A person who deceives others by lying or tricking them, often to gain money or advantage.