Asked by
Lyric Burrell
on Dec 14, 2024Verified
A person has recently fallen down the stairs.Now they cannot recall anything that happened to them prior to the fall,but can recall information after the fall.This is an example of ______.
A) retrograde amnesia
B) anterograde amnesia
C) procedural amnesia
D) declarative amnesia
Retrograde Amnesia
The inability to recall events that occurred prior to a traumatic event.
Anterograde Amnesia
An inability to recall events that occur after some disturbance to the brain.
Declarative Amnesia
The loss of capability to recall explicit information, including facts and personal events, usually due to brain injury or disease.
- Explain the impact of amnesia on memory and differentiate between types of amnesia.
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Learning Objectives
- Explain the impact of amnesia on memory and differentiate between types of amnesia.