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The Textbook Reviews the Case of Henry Molaison, Also Known

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The textbook reviews the case of Henry Molaison, also known as H. M. After brain surgery, H. M. suffered hippocampal damage. Which type of memory was BEST preserved in H. M.'s case?


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Coordinating Movements

The process of using different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently.

Right Hemisphere

Half of the brain that is typically associated with spatial abilities, creativity, and visual tasks.

Stroke

A medical condition characterized by sudden loss of brain function due to either a blockage or rupture of blood vessels in the brain.

Faces

The front part of a person's head, from the forehead to the chin, which contains the majority of sensory organs and is crucial for identity and emotional expression.

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