After HMHad Part of His Medial Temporal Lobe Removed to Help

question 36

Essay

After H.M.had part of his medial temporal lobe removed to help control his epileptic seizures,he continued to display normal intelligence but impaired memory.Describe some of the impairments H.M.experienced and some of the memory tasks he performed at normal levels.Why are these findings important for understanding memory?

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