Roderick Falls Off a Ladder and Sustains Brain Injuries

question 21

Multiple Choice

Roderick falls off a ladder and sustains brain injuries.When asked about the events leading up to the accident,he says that he cannot remember.Roderick is most likely experiencing ____.

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

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Definitions:

Genetic Endowment

The set of genes and genetic information an individual inherits from their parents, influencing various aspects of their physical and psychological traits.

Parkinson's Disease

A neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor symptoms like tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia, as well as non-motor symptoms.

Neurological Degeneration

The progressive loss of structure or function of neurons, including death of neurons, leading to diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and multiple sclerosis.

Semantic Memory

Long-term memory of general factual knowledge, social customs, and language.