Tomas Has a Normal IQ but Demonstrates Complete Impairment of New

question 13

Multiple Choice

Tomas has a normal IQ but demonstrates complete impairment of new learning. He also confabulates when asked to provide information about recent events. Tomas most likely is suffering from:

• A) Pick's disease.
• B) Alzheimer's disease.
• C) Korsakoff's syndrome.
• D) Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays a significant role in motor control, and also contributes to cognitive functions like attention and language.

Corpus Callosum

The large band of neural fibers connecting the two brain hemispheres and enabling communication between them.

Pragmatics

The practical application of language for everyday communication.

Everyday Contexts

Refers to typical, daily environments and situations where human behaviors, interactions, and cognitive processes occur.