Which of the Following Is True of Amnesics

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of amnesics?

• A)They are unable to learn any new knowledge
• B)They can learn new facts, but cannot learn new motor skills.
• C)They can learn new motor skills, but cannot learn new facts.
• D)They can learn both new facts and new motor skills.

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Definitions:

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a comprehensive classification of mental disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association.

Obsessive-compulsive-related Disorders

A group of psychiatric disorders characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions, often causing significant distress and impairing daily functioning.

Clinically Significant Fear

An intense and persistent fear that is excessive or unreasonable and leads to significant distress or impairment in functioning.