John's Memory of Events Before His Brain Operation Are Clear;

question 47

Multiple Choice

John's memory of events before his brain operation are clear; and he can carry on normal conversations with others.However,he cannot form new lasting memories,so John lives "eternally" in the present.Therefore,which of the following statements would be FALSE regarding John's condition?

• A) John's surgery significantly diminished the space and time capacity of his short-term memory.
• B) John cannot consolidate new information.
• C) John has anterograde amnesia.
• D) John most likely has damage to his hippocampus.

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