Which of the Following Types of Memory Is Least Impaired

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of memory is least impaired in the patient H.M. (who has hippocampal damage) ?

• A) explicit memory
• B) procedural memory
• C) declarative memory
• D) recall of events from the most recent year

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Definitions:

Remembering

The cognitive process of recalling information or experiences stored in one's memory.

Mental Representation

A cognitive structure in the mind that represents objects, events, or concepts, serving as a mental model of the world.

Proposition

A declaration or claim that reflects a belief or viewpoint.

Visual Imagery

The mental representation and simulation of sensory experiences, particularly sight, in the absence of direct sensory input.