Roderick Fell Off a Ladder and Sustained Brain Injuries

question 92

Multiple Choice

Roderick fell off a ladder and sustained brain injuries. When asked about the events leading up to the accident, he said he could not remember. Roderick is most likely experiencing

• A)retrograde amnesia.
• B)repression.
• C)short-term memory loss.
• D)anterograde amnesia.

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