After Several Strokes, M

question 18

Essay

After several strokes, M.D. made a complete recovery except for the fact that he had trouble remembering the names of fruits and vegetables. What implications does this case study have for the organization of information in long-term memory?

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Definitions:

Explicit Memories

Recollections involving facts and events that one is able to bring back into conscious thought.

Body Movement

Physical motions carried out by the skeletal and muscular system, enabling posture and locomotion.

Neural Signals

Electrical impulses transmitted through neurons, facilitating communication within the nervous system.

Excitatory

Referring to neurons or substances that increase the likelihood of a neuron firing, thus promoting neural activity.