Malcolm, Aged 35, Is Severely Depressed

question 309

Multiple Choice

Malcolm, aged 35, is severely depressed. Because of this, he is given electroconvulsive therapy. After treatment, he is sent home and does much better. However, his TV-watching behavior is strange. Malcolm thinks that last year's episodes of his favorite series are new. Malcolm is showing signs of ________.

• A) anterograde amnesia
• B) retrograde amnesia
• C) childhood amnesia
• D) senile dementia

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Definitions:

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