Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Nature of Amnesia

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the nature of amnesia after an insult?

• A)All memories for information both prior and after the insult are lost.
• B)Memory for information acquired prior to the lesion is more affected than memory for information acquired afterwards.
• C)Information acquired prior to the insult is usually initially lost, but those deficits can shrink, although memories for events just prior to the insult are lost permanently. D.Information acquired prior to the insult is usually initially lost, but with time all memories from prior to the insult are recovered.

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Definitions:

Previous Experiences

All the events, knowledge, learning, and personal developments that an individual has encountered prior to the current moment.

Just Noticeable Difference

The minimum level of stimulus intensity change needed to produce a noticeable variation in sensory experience.

Difference Threshold

The minimum difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50% of the time, also known as the just noticeable difference (JND).

Kinesthetic Senses

The sense of body position and movement, including sense of muscle tension, balance, and body position in space.