One of the Symptoms of Anterograde Amnesia Is

question 104

Multiple Choice

One of the symptoms of anterograde amnesia is

• A)a failure to recognize long-standing relatives.
• B)a loss of long-term memories established prior to the injury.
• C)a failure to establish memories after the injury, but a preservation of memories prior to the injury.
• D)a failure to connect the appropriate emotion to the social situation.

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Definitions:

Sensory Physiology

The study of how organisms perceive and respond to physical stimuli in their environment through sensory organs.

Constant Stimuli

A method in psychophysics used to measure the sensitivity of sensory systems by presenting stimuli of constant intensity but differing in duration or frequency.

Method of Limits

A psychological research method used to measure sensitivity to stimuli by gradually increasing or decreasing the stimulus intensity until it is detectable by the participant.

Adjustment

The process of adapting or becoming accustomed to new conditions or to a new environment.