Patient HM

question 81

Multiple Choice

Patient H.M.is able to perform all of the following tasks quite well EXCEPT

• A) making a classically conditioned eyeblink response.
• B) recognizing broken drawings.
• C) recalling childhood events that occurred prior to age 9.
• D) consolidating information from short-term memory to long-term memory using rehearsal.
• E) mirror drawing.

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Definitions:

Reading Comprehension

The ability to understand, engage with, interpret, and draw conclusions from written texts.

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing and manipulation.

Short-term Memory

Refers to the capacity for holding a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a brief period of time.

Long-term Memory

The capacity of the brain to store and retrieve information over extended periods, often throughout an individual's lifetime.