Patients with Anterograde Amnesia Were Taught to Solve the Tower

question 38

Multiple Choice

Patients with anterograde amnesia were taught to solve the Tower of Hanoi puzzle. It was later found that they __________.

• A) remembered solving the puzzle and could do so again
• B) didn't remember the puzzle and couldn't solve it
• C) remembered solving the puzzle but couldn't do it again
• D) didn't remember solving the puzzle but could do it again

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor Period

The first stage in Piaget’s theory of cognitive development (birth to approximately age 2), characterized by the development of motor control and an understanding of the world through physical interaction.

Pacifier

A rubber, plastic, or silicone nipple given to an infant to suck upon, though it is not attached to a bottle or intended to deliver food.

Pleasurable

Causing a feeling of satisfaction, enjoyment, or pleasure.

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in developmental psychology and his theory of cognitive development in children.