The Famous Patient "H

question 45

Multiple Choice

The famous patient "H.M." could not remember events that occurred after his memory was damaged after he had brain surgery to treat his epilepsy.He retained his perceptual and motor skills,but lost his memory of new facts and events.Thus,H.M.'s deficit was in

• A)nondeclarative or implicit memory
• B)declarative or implicit memory
• C)declarative or explicit memory
• D)nondeclarative or explicit memory

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Definitions:

Glaciers Evidence

Indicators or markers left by glacier movements, such as moraines, striations, and changes in landscape topography.

V-Shaped Valleys

Valleys carved by rivers, characterized by their steep sides and narrow bottom, forming a "V" shape in cross-section.

Dropstones

Large stones or boulders that have been dropped into sedimentary deposits by glaciers, icebergs, or other floating ice.

Isotopic Compositions

The relative abundances of isotopes of a particular element within a sample, which can provide insights into the age, origin, and history of rocks, ice cores, and other natural materials.