Alek Recently Had a Stroke

question 135

Multiple Choice

Alek recently had a stroke. Although Alek can remember events that happened before his stroke, he cannot form new memories. Alek MOST likely has:

• A) Wernicke's aphasia.
• B) Broca's aphasia.
• C) anterograde amnesia.
• D) receptive aphasia.

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