Carlos Has Experienced Significant Damage to His Hippocampus

question 79

Multiple Choice

Carlos has experienced significant damage to his hippocampus.How would this most likely impact his memory?

• A)He would not be able to recall events from his childhood.
• B)He would have trouble creating new episodic memories.
• C)He would not be able to recall who he is.
• D)He could recall past events but not past factual information.

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Definitions:

Visible Objects

Items or entities that can be seen by the human eye under normal light conditions.

Selective Attention

The process by which a person focuses on one particular object or task, ignoring other stimuli or information.

Physical Appearance

The outward look or visual aspects of a person or object, including features, shape, and color, which can impact social perceptions.

Selective Attention

The capacity to focus on a specific stimulus while ignoring competing stimuli.