When Korsakoff's Syndrome Patients Read Over a List of Words

question 13

Multiple Choice

When Korsakoff's syndrome patients read over a list of words, what evidence of memory, if any, do they demonstrate?

• A) None at all.
• B) They remember the first word and the last word only.
• C) They remember reading a list, although they cannot remember any of the words.
• D) They say many of the correct words if they are given the first three letters.

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Definitions:

Sternberg

Refers to Robert Sternberg, an American psychologist and professor best known for his theory on intelligence and creativity.

Short-Term Memory

A mental system that has a restricted capacity designed for briefly maintaining information for the purpose of processing.

Working Memory

The component of short-term memory tasked with the immediate conscious processing of perception and language.

Short-Term Memory

Memory system that holds small amounts of information in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.