John Was in a Car Accident 2 Weeks Ago, and Since

question 38

Multiple Choice

John was in a car accident 2 weeks ago, and since then, his ability to retain new information as it is presented to him has been virtually nonexistent. John seems to suffer from:

• A) retrograde amnesia
• B) anterograde amnesia
• C) Korsakoff's Syndrome
• D) dissociative disorder

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Definitions:

Loudness

The characteristic of a sound that is primarily a psychological correlate of physical strength (amplitude).

Sound Wave

A type of pressure wave caused by the vibration of an object, which travels through a medium (e.g., air) and is perceived as sound.

Intensity

The degree of strength, force, or energy in a phenomenon or activity.

Convergence

The turning inward of the eyes, which occurs when they focus on a nearby object.