Lee Has Recently Had a Brain Injury in Which There

question 44

Essay

Lee has recently had a brain injury in which there was substantial damage to the hippocampus. During recovery, Lee finds that he is able to remember directions to the grocery store and the steps needed to shop (e.g. get a shopping basket, shop, pay for groceries and carry them out). However, Lee has extreme difficulty remembering the list of groceries that he established that he needed while he was at home. Furthermore, when he gets home, he finds that he is able to do simple tasks such as putting ice in his drink, but he becomes frustrated when he tries to remember all of the steps needed to use his espresso machine to make a drink. Given what we know about the hippocampus, explain why Lee exhibits the difficulties mentioned in the story.

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Definitions:

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, share of stock, or coupon as indicated on a certificate or instrument.

Net Income

The total profit or loss of a company after all revenues, costs, and expenses have been deducted, often referred to as the bottom line.

Earnings Per Share

A financial metric that shows the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock.

Stock Split

A corporate action where a company divides its existing shares into multiple shares to boost the liquidity of the shares, though the market capitalization remains the same.