Those Who Suffer from Korsakoff's Syndrome Sometimes Create False Memories

question 77

Multiple Choice

Those who suffer from Korsakoff's Syndrome sometimes create false memories that they are absolutely certain are real. This process, called ________, can lead to confusion and difficulty in social interactions.

• A)retrograde amnesia
• B)apraxia of language
• C)echolalia
• D)confabulation

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Definitions:

Thoracic Cavity

The part of the body located between the neck and the abdomen, housing the lungs and heart among other organs.

Esophagus

The muscular tube that conveys food from the mouth to the stomach.

Trachea

The windpipe, a vital part of the respiratory system that provides air passage from the larynx to the bronchi of the lungs.

Individualism

Societal structure and world view in which people prioritise standing out as an individual over fitting in as a group member.