The Amnesia Patient H

question 270

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 example most clearly illustrates the difference between _________________ memory and ____________ memory.

• A)explicit; declarative
• B)procedural; declarative
• C)implicit; non-declarative
• D)semantic; episodic

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Definitions:

Heirs

Individuals or entities designated to receive assets upon another's death under the terms of a will or according to the laws of inheritance.

Pearl Necklace

A piece of jewelry consisting of a strand or strands of pearls.

Negligent

the failure to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in like circumstances, resulting in harm or damage.

High-Crime Area

A geographic location with a significantly higher rate of criminal activity compared to surrounding areas.